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

On average, it takes 24h 20m 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 70% more often than any other city in Papua New Guinea. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Mount Hagen and Goroka.

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Flights to Port Moresby

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Philippine Airlines

Mar 11

LAX

27h 15m

1 stop

POM

Mar 15

POM

27h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$1,445

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Qantas Airways

Feb 27

JFK

30h 20m

2 stops

POM

Mar 5

POM

39h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,592

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Qantas Airways

Feb 27

JFK

38h 50m

2 stops

POM

Mar 5

POM

39h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$1,604

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 21

BOS

41h 45m

2 stops

POM

Mar 7

POM

46h 25m

2 stops

BOS

$1,627

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 21

BOS

41h 45m

2 stops

POM

Mar 7

POM

46h 25m

2 stops

BOS

$1,667

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Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

ORD

42h 35m

2 stops

POM

Feb 19

POM

39h 40m

2 stops

ORD

$1,678

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 5

SFO

24h 05m

1 stop

POM

Mar 9

POM

36h 50m

1 stop

SFO

$1,679

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Qantas Airways

Feb 27

JFK

28h 35m

2 stops

POM

Mar 5

POM

39h 45m

3 stops

JFK

$1,729

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Qantas Airways

Feb 27

JFK

28h 35m

2 stops

POM

Mar 5

POM

39h 45m

3 stops

JFK

$1,742

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 17

BOS

41h 50m

2 stops

POM

Mar 2

POM

60h 30m

2 stops

BOS

$1,752

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Fiji Airways

Feb 9

ORD

29h 40m

3 stops

POM

Feb 17

POM

25h 55m

3 stops

ORD

$1,791

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Fiji Airways

Jan 19

BOS

34h 50m

3 stops

POM

Mar 3

POM

28h 55m

3 stops

BOS

$1,856

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11:50 am - 8:05 am

LAX

POM

27h 15m1 stop

9:30 am - 8:05 pm

POM

LAX

27h 35m1 stop

$1,445Philippine Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15

7:00 am - 12:50 pm

JFK

POM

38h 50m2 stops

1:40 pm - 2:25 pm

POM

JFK

39h 45m2 stops

$1,604Qantas Airways

Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 5

8:40 pm - 5:25 am

BOS

POM

41h 45m2 stops

6:30 am - 1:55 pm

POM

BOS

46h 25m2 stops

$1,627Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Mar 7

11:25 am - 5:30 am

SFO

POM

24h 05m1 stop

2:55 pm - 10:45 am

POM

SFO

36h 50m1 stop

$1,679Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

5:15 pm - 12:50 pm

JFK

POM

28h 35m2 stops

1:40 pm - 2:25 pm

POM

JFK

39h 45m3 stops

$1,742Qantas Airways

Fri, Feb 27 - Thu, Mar 5

3:10 pm - 12:50 pm

ORD

POM

29h 40m3 stops

9:45 am - 7:40 pm

POM

ORD

25h 55m3 stops

$1,791Fiji Airways

Mon, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 17

11:00 am - 12:50 pm

BOS

POM

34h 50m3 stops

9:45 am - 11:40 pm

POM

BOS

28h 55m3 stops

$1,856Fiji Airways

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Mar 3

7:05 am - 5:30 am

DFW

POM

31h 25m2 stops

2:55 pm - 5:56 am

POM

DFW

30h 01m2 stops

$1,888Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

11:35 pm - 10:20 am

SFO

POM

40h 45m2 stops

12:20 pm - 7:40 pm

POM

SFO

25h 20m1 stop

$1,969China Southern

Mon, Dec 29 - Tue, Jan 6

10:30 pm - 8:05 am

SFO

POM

39h 35m1 stop

9:30 am - 7:30 pm

POM

SFO

28h 00m1 stop

$5,015Philippine Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

11:50 am-8:05 am

1 stop27h 15m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 3/15

9:30 am-8:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$1,445

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 3/5

1:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,604

BostonPort Moresby

BOS - POM

BOSPOM

Boston Logan Intl

Sat 2/21

8:40 pm-5:25 am

2 stops41h 45m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-1:55 pm

2 stops46h 25m

$1,627

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

11:25 am-5:30 am

1 stop24h 05m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 3/9

2:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 50m

$1,679

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/27

5:15 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Thu 3/5

1:40 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops39h 45m

$1,742

ChicagoPort Moresby

ORD - POM

ORDPOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

3:10 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops29h 40m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 2/17

9:45 am-7:40 pm

3 stops25h 55m

$1,791

BostonPort Moresby

BOS - POM

BOSPOM

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 1/19

11:00 am-12:50 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 3/3

9:45 am-11:40 pm

3 stops28h 55m

$1,856

DallasPort Moresby

DFW - POM

DFWPOM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 3/12

7:05 am-5:30 am

2 stops31h 25m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 3/16

2:55 pm-5:56 am

2 stops30h 01m

$1,888

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

11:35 pm-10:20 am

2 stops40h 45m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 1/6

12:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$1,969

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

10:30 pm-8:05 am

1 stop39h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 2/24

9:30 am-7:30 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$5,015

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What airlines fly to Papua New Guinea?

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and Philippine Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Papua New Guinea from United States according to our data. Fiji Airways is the first choice among our users, with 38% 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	$731
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,445
Fastest flight time	28h 51m

The best one-way flight price to Papua New Guinea from United States in the last 72 hours is $731 (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 $1,445 (Los Angeles to Port Moresby Jackson Fld).

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The fastest flight to Papua New Guinea from United States takes 28h 51m (New York LaGuardia 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:
$101 per person with Air Niugini
$118 per person with Airlines PNG
$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, 50% 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, 69% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Papua New Guinea?

Wednesday is the best day of the week to fly to Papua New Guinea based on flight prices. Sunday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Papua New Guinea, then try to avoid flying out on a Tuesday since this is when prices are at their highest.

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 December 2025, 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Papua New Guinea?

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

All flight searches to Papua New Guinea on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Papua New Guinea?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Papua New Guinea.

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