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 San Francisco and into Port Moresby Jackson Fld, then the flight time is around 22h 36m.

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 73% more often than any other city in Papua New Guinea. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Alotau and Goroka.

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Flights to Port Moresby

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Fiji Airways

Sep 12

LAX

18h 35m

1 stop

POM

Sep 20

POM

19h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$1,187

Fiji Airways

Aug 29

DFW

21h 45m

1 stop

POM

Sep 1

POM

22h 05m

2 stops

DFW

$1,291

Fiji Airways

Aug 29

DFW

21h 45m

1 stop

POM

Sep 1

POM

22h 05m

2 stops

DFW

$1,292

Multiple Airlines

Sep 12

LAX

50h 00m

2 stops

POM

Sep 20

POM

32h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$1,315

Fiji Airways

Aug 22

SFO

22h 36m

2 stops

POM

Sep 6

POM

19h 40m

1 stop

SFO

$1,315

Fiji Airways

Sep 12

LAX

18h 35m

1 stop

POM

Sep 20

POM

27h 12m

2 stops

LAX

$1,321

Philippine Airlines

Sep 27

JFK

34h 50m

2 stops

POM

Oct 11

POM

43h 28m

2 stops

JFK

$1,399

Multiple Airlines

Sep 2

SFO

25h 25m

2 stops

POM

Sep 12

POM

45h 10m

3 stops

SFO

$1,404

Fiji Airways

Aug 31

SFO

23h 56m

3 stops

POM

Sep 13

POM

19h 40m

1 stop

SFO

$1,436

Fiji Airways

Aug 22

SFO

22h 36m

2 stops

POM

Sep 6

POM

24h 54m

2 stops

SFO

$1,449

Philippine Airlines

Sep 27

JFK

35h 50m

2 stops

POM

Oct 11

POM

43h 28m

2 stops

JFK

$1,472

Philippine Airlines

Sep 27

JFK

35h 50m

2 stops

POM

Oct 11

POM

52h 31m

2 stops

JFK

$1,480

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11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

11:00 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

19h 05m

1 stop

$1,187Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20

10:45 pm - 11:30 am

DFW

POM

21h 45m

1 stop

9:45 am - 4:50 pm

POM

DFW

22h 05m

2 stops

$1,291Fiji Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1

10:10 am - 5:10 am

LAX

POM

50h 00m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 7:50 am

POM

LAX

32h 30m

2 stops

$1,315Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20

7:00 am - 7:50 am

JFK

POM

34h 50m

2 stops

9:05 am - 2:33 pm

POM

JFK

43h 28m

2 stops

$1,399Philippine Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 11

11:25 pm - 5:50 pm

SFO

POM

25h 25m

2 stops

9:30 am - 1:40 pm

POM

SFO

45h 10m

3 stops

$1,404Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 12

6:00 am - 7:50 am

JFK

POM

35h 50m

2 stops

9:05 am - 2:33 pm

POM

JFK

43h 28m

2 stops

$1,472Philippine Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 11

10:10 pm - 12:20 pm

LAX

POM

21h 10m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 6:00 am

POM

LAX

33h 35m

2 stops

$1,720Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15

10:10 pm - 12:20 pm

LAX

POM

21h 10m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 6:00 am

POM

LAX

33h 35m

2 stops

$1,721Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15

12:25 pm - 5:10 am

SEA

POM

23h 45m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 8:38 pm

POM

SEA

46h 48m

2 stops

$3,021Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

8:35 am - 5:10 am

SEA

POM

27h 35m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 8:38 pm

POM

SEA

46h 48m

2 stops

$3,224Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

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Depart

Return

Price

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Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 9/20

11:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,187

DallasPort Moresby

DFW - POM

DFWPOM

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 8/29

10:45 pm-11:30 am

1 stop21h 45m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 9/1

9:45 am-4:50 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$1,291

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

10:10 am-5:10 am

2 stops50h 00m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 9/20

4:20 pm-7:50 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,315

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

7:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 10/11

9:05 am-2:33 pm

2 stops43h 28m

$1,399

San FranciscoPort Moresby

SFO - POM

SFOPOM

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

11:25 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 9/12

9:30 am-1:40 pm

3 stops45h 10m

$1,404

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops35h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 10/11

9:05 am-2:33 pm

2 stops43h 28m

$1,472

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

$1,720

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

$1,721

SeattlePort Moresby

SEA - POM

SEAPOM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/10

12:25 pm-5:10 am

1 stop23h 45m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 9/14

2:50 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops46h 48m

$3,021

SeattlePort Moresby

SEA - POM

SEAPOM

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/10

8:35 am-5:10 am

2 stops27h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Mon 9/14

2:50 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops46h 48m

$3,224

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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	$579
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,187
Fastest flight time	18h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Papua New Guinea from United States in the last 72 hours is $579 (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 $1,187 (Los Angeles to Port Moresby Jackson Fld).

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The fastest flight to Papua New Guinea from United States takes 18h 35m (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:
$72 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, 71% 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 April 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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