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

On average, it takes 21h 10m 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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Philippine Airlines

Apr 14

LAX

38h 55m

1 stop

POM

Apr 26

POM

41h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$1,362

Philippine Airlines

Apr 14

LAX

38h 55m

1 stop

POM

Apr 26

POM

41h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$1,363

Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

LAX

19h 55m

2 stops

POM

Apr 26

POM

31h 50m

2 stops

LAX

$1,378

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

SEA

37h 00m

1 stop

POM

Apr 15

POM

20h 45m

1 stop

SEA

$1,406

Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

LAX

19h 55m

2 stops

POM

Apr 26

POM

19h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$1,417

Multiple Airlines

Apr 14

LAX

43h 15m

1 stop

POM

Apr 26

POM

45h 50m

2 stops

LAX

$1,440

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

SEA

37h 00m

1 stop

POM

Apr 15

POM

20h 45m

1 stop

SEA

$1,451

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

SEA

37h 00m

1 stop

POM

Apr 15

POM

20h 45m

1 stop

SEA

$1,461

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

SEA

37h 00m

1 stop

POM

Apr 15

POM

20h 45m

1 stop

SEA

$1,479

Qantas Airways

Mar 31

JFK

48h 50m

2 stops

POM

Apr 7

POM

40h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$1,594

Qantas Airways

Aug 5

LAX

21h 10m

1 stop

POM

Aug 15

POM

33h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$1,621

Multiple Airlines

Apr 1

SEA

37h 00m

1 stop

POM

Apr 15

POM

39h 35m

2 stops

SEA

$1,633

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11:55 pm - 7:50 am

LAX

POM

38h 55m

1 stop

9:05 am - 9:30 am

POM

LAX

41h 25m

1 stop

$1,362Philippine Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 26

11:55 pm - 7:50 am

LAX

POM

38h 55m

1 stop

9:05 am - 9:30 am

POM

LAX

41h 25m

1 stop

$1,363Philippine Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Apr 26

11:55 pm - 12:50 pm

LAX

POM

19h 55m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 7:10 am

POM

LAX

31h 50m

2 stops

$1,378Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26

11:10 pm - 5:10 am

SEA

POM

37h 00m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 8:05 pm

POM

SEA

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,406Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15

11:55 pm - 12:50 pm

LAX

POM

19h 55m

2 stops

11:00 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,417Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26

9:30 pm - 12:20 pm

JFK

POM

48h 50m

2 stops

1:25 pm - 4:20 pm

POM

JFK

40h 55m

2 stops

$1,594Qantas Airways

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7

10:10 pm - 12:20 pm

LAX

POM

21h 10m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 6:00 am

POM

LAX

33h 35m

2 stops

$1,621Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15

4:40 pm - 12:50 pm

ATL

POM

30h 10m

3 stops

9:45 am - 9:58 pm

POM

ATL

26h 13m

3 stops

$1,638Fiji Airways

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 5

1:00 pm - 5:10 am

SFO

POM

23h 10m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 10:55 am

POM

SFO

37h 05m

1 stop

$3,049Cathay Pacific

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8

1:00 pm - 5:10 am

SFO

POM

23h 10m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 10:55 am

POM

SFO

37h 05m

1 stop

$3,249Cathay Pacific

Sat, Apr 4 - Wed, Apr 8

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

11:55 pm-7:50 am

1 stop38h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 4/26

9:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop41h 25m

$1,362

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

11:55 pm-7:50 am

1 stop38h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 4/26

9:05 am-9:30 am

1 stop41h 25m

$1,363

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

11:55 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 4/26

4:20 pm-7:10 am

2 stops31h 50m

$1,378

SeattlePort Moresby

SEA - POM

SEAPOM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/1

11:10 pm-5:10 am

1 stop37h 00m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 4/15

4:20 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,406

Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Mon 4/13

11:55 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 4/26

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,417

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/31

9:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops48h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 4/7

1:25 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,594

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

10:10 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 8/15

1:25 pm-6:00 am

2 stops33h 35m

$1,621

AtlantaPort Moresby

ATL - POM

ATLPOM

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/27

4:40 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops30h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 5/5

9:45 am-9:58 pm

3 stops26h 13m

$1,638

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

1:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 4/8

2:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop37h 05m

$3,049

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

1:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop23h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 4/8

2:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop37h 05m

$3,249

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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	$580
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,362
Fastest flight time	19h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Papua New Guinea from United States in the last 72 hours is $580 (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 $1,362 (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
$387 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, 59% 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, 67% 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 March 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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