How long is the flight from United States to Papua New Guinea?

On average, it takes 22h to fly from United States to Papua New Guinea if you fly out of Los Angeles (the most popular airport in United States) and into Port Moresby Jackson Fld (the most popular airport in Papua New Guinea). If you’re flying out of Miami and into Port Moresby Jackson Fld, then the flight time is around .

What are the most popular cities to visit in Papua New Guinea?

For momondo users, the most popular city in Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, which is visited about 67% more often than any other city in Papua New Guinea. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Mount Hagen and Alotau.

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Flights to Port Moresby

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Multiple Airlines

Aug 9

LAX

24h 55m

2 stops

POM

Aug 22

POM

47h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$1,123

Multiple Airlines

Aug 9

LAX

24h 55m

2 stops

POM

Aug 22

POM

44h 35m

3 stops

LAX

$1,248

Multiple Airlines

Aug 9

LAX

39h 35m

3 stops

POM

Aug 22

POM

44h 35m

3 stops

LAX

$1,304

Multiple Airlines

Apr 14

LAX

23h 45m

1 stop

POM

Apr 28

POM

53h 05m

2 stops

LAX

$1,337

Philippine Airlines

Mar 17

LAX

39h 55m

1 stop

POM

Mar 24

POM

27h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$1,363

Philippine Airlines

May 12

SFO

38h 20m

1 stop

POM

May 19

POM

29h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$1,383

Multiple Airlines

Apr 9

JFK

40h 05m

1 stop

POM

Apr 24

POM

42h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,414

Multiple Airlines

May 11

SFO

35h 40m

1 stop

POM

May 22

POM

31h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,425

Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

LAX

35h 40m

2 stops

POM

Apr 28

POM

28h 50m

2 stops

LAX

$1,448

Multiple Airlines

Mar 17

LAX

23h 00m

1 stop

POM

Mar 24

POM

51h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$1,457

Multiple Airlines

Mar 11

LAX

25h 15m

2 stops

POM

Mar 19

POM

23h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$1,461

Multiple Airlines

May 13

SFO

35h 40m

1 stop

POM

May 22

POM

31h 25m

2 stops

SFO

$1,470

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11:55 pm - 5:50 pm

LAX

POM

24h 55m

2 stops

6:30 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

47h 35m

2 stops

$1,123Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 22

11:55 pm - 5:50 pm

LAX

POM

24h 55m

2 stops

9:30 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

44h 35m

3 stops

$1,248Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 22

11:55 pm - 8:30 am

LAX

POM

39h 35m

3 stops

9:30 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

44h 35m

3 stops

$1,304Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Aug 22

12:25 pm - 5:10 am

LAX

POM

23h 45m

1 stop

9:05 am - 9:10 pm

POM

LAX

53h 05m

2 stops

$1,337Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28

11:10 pm - 8:05 am

LAX

POM

39h 55m

1 stop

9:30 am - 8:05 pm

POM

LAX

27h 35m

1 stop

$1,363Philippine Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24

12:30 am - 7:50 am

SFO

POM

38h 20m

1 stop

9:05 am - 9:10 pm

POM

SFO

29h 05m

1 stop

$1,383Philippine Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

7:20 pm - 12:20 pm

JFK

POM

27h 00m

2 stops

1:25 pm - 6:56 am

POM

JFK

31h 31m

2 stops

$1,553Qantas Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, Apr 25

7:20 pm - 12:20 pm

JFK

POM

27h 00m

2 stops

2:35 pm - 6:56 am

POM

JFK

30h 21m

2 stops

$1,587Qantas Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 24

12:35 am - 10:30 am

SFO

POM

40h 55m

2 stops

12:30 pm - 8:40 pm

POM

SFO

25h 10m

1 stop

$1,608China Southern

Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 19

11:45 am - 5:10 am

SEA

POM

24h 25m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 10:05 am

POM

SEA

36h 15m

1 stop

$3,949Cathay Pacific

Sat, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 6

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

11:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 8/22

6:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops47h 35m

$1,123

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

11:55 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 8/22

9:30 am-1:05 pm

3 stops44h 35m

$1,248

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

11:55 pm-8:30 am

3 stops39h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 8/22

9:30 am-1:05 pm

3 stops44h 35m

$1,304

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

12:25 pm-5:10 am

1 stop23h 45m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 4/28

9:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops53h 05m

$1,337

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

11:10 pm-8:05 am

1 stop39h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 3/24

9:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$1,363

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

12:30 am-7:50 am

1 stop38h 20m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 5/19

9:05 am-9:10 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,383

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

7:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 4/25

1:25 pm-6:56 am

2 stops31h 31m

$1,553

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/10

7:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Fri 4/24

2:35 pm-6:56 am

2 stops30h 21m

$1,587

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

12:35 am-10:30 am

2 stops40h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 5/19

12:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,608

SeattlePort Moresby

SEA - POM

SEAPOM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/4

11:45 am-5:10 am

1 stop24h 25m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 4/6

2:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop36h 15m

$3,949

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What airlines fly to Papua New Guinea?

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Philippine Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Papua New Guinea from United States according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Papua New Guinea. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Papua New Guinea on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Papua New Guinea flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$631
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,123
Fastest flight time	19h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Papua New Guinea from United States in the last 72 hours is $631 (Los Angeles to Port Moresby Jackson Fld).

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The best round-trip flight price to Papua New Guinea from United States in the last 72 hours is $1,123 (Los Angeles to Port Moresby Jackson Fld).

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The fastest flight to Papua New Guinea from United States takes 19h 55m (Los Angeles to Port Moresby Jackson Fld).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Papua New Guinea

What is the cheapest flight to Papua New Guinea?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to Papua New Guinea are:
$67 per person with Airlines PNG
$82 per person with Air Niugini
$243 per person with Qantas Airways

What airlines fly to Papua New Guinea?

There are 3 airlines that fly to Papua New Guinea on a routine basis, but Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Philippine Airlines happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 60% of those who searched for flights to Papua New Guinea looked to travel with Qantas Airways, making this airline the top choice among momondo travelers.

What is the most popular airport in Papua New Guinea to fly to?

The most popular airport in Papua New Guinea to fly to is Port Moresby Jackson Fld, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 68% of all momondo users who traveled to Papua New Guinea chose to fly into Port Moresby Jackson Fld airport, which is located in the city of Port Moresby.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Papua New Guinea?

Prices for flights to Papua New Guinea are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Papua New Guinea?

As of February 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights to Papua New Guinea.

How old do you have to be to fly to Papua New Guinea?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Papua New Guinea.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papua New Guinea?

The required travel and health documents for your Papua New Guinea trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Papua New Guinea. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Papua New Guinea with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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