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

On average, it takes 21h 50m 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 (the most popular airport in Papua New Guinea). If you’re flying out of San Francisco and into Port Moresby, then the flight time is around 23h 10m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Papua New Guinea?

Fiji Airways, Philippine Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Papua New Guinea

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

Prices for flights from United States to Papua New Guinea are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from United States to Papua New Guinea.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from United States to Papua New Guinea.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Papua New Guinea trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

9:45 am - 1:05 pm

POM

LAX

20h 20m

2 stops

$1,293Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 15

11:55 pm - 11:30 am

LAX

POM

18h 35m

1 stop

11:00 am - 9:34 pm

POM

LAX

27h 34m

2 stops

$1,443Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 13

11:20 am - 7:50 am

JFK

POM

30h 30m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 10:20 pm

POM

JFK

44h 00m

2 stops

$1,532Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 11

10:00 pm - 5:10 am

JFK

POM

41h 10m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 9:00 am

POM

JFK

54h 40m

2 stops

$1,536Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

9:30 pm - 12:20 pm

LAX

POM

21h 50m

1 stop

1:25 pm - 6:05 am

POM

LAX

33h 40m

2 stops

$1,693Qantas Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15

1:45 am - 8:55 am

JFK

POM

41h 10m

1 stop

10:10 am - 11:15 pm

POM

JFK

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,787Philippine Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 3

1:45 am - 7:50 am

JFK

POM

40h 05m

1 stop

9:05 am - 11:20 pm

POM

JFK

28h 15m

1 stop

$1,934Philippine Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

3:55 pm - 12:50 pm

PHL

POM

29h 55m

2 stops

1:40 pm - 2:37 pm

POM

PHL

39h 57m

2 stops

$2,754Qantas Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 25

4:00 pm - 5:10 am

ORD

POM

46h 10m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 2:20 pm

POM

ORD

38h 30m

1 stop

$4,248Cathay Pacific

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22

3:35 pm - 5:10 am

ORD

POM

46h 35m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 1:55 pm

POM

ORD

38h 25m

1 stop

$4,609Cathay Pacific

Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1

Philippine Airlines flights from United States to Papua New Guinea

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Philippine Airlines

Oct 22

JFK1:45 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 10m

1 stop

POM8:55 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Nov 3

POM10:10 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

28h 05m

1 stop

JFK11:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,787

Philippine Airlines

Oct 1

LAX11:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 05m

1 stop

POM7:50 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Oct 30

POM10:10 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

20h 35m

1 stop

LAX1:45 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,791

Philippine Airlines

Oct 28

LAX4:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

23h 00m

1 stop

POM8:55 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Nov 1

POM10:10 amPort Moresby Jackson Fld

41h 50m

1 stop

LAX11:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,795

Qantas Airways flights from United States to Papua New Guinea

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Qantas Airways

Aug 5

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

POM12:20 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Aug 15

POM1:25 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

33h 40m

2 stops

LAX6:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,693

Qantas Airways

Aug 5

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

POM12:20 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Aug 15

POM1:25 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

33h 40m

2 stops

LAX6:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,706

Qantas Airways

Aug 5

LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

21h 50m

1 stop

POM12:20 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

Aug 15

POM1:25 pmPort Moresby Jackson Fld

57h 40m

2 stops

LAX6:05 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,739

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LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 9/15

9:45 am-1:05 pm

2 stops20h 20m

$1,293

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

11:55 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 9/13

11:00 am-9:34 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,443

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/27

11:20 am-7:50 am

2 stops30h 30m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 10/11

4:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops44h 00m

$1,532

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/14

10:00 pm-5:10 am

2 stops41h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 10/28

4:20 pm-9:00 am

2 stops54h 40m

$1,536

Los AngelesPort Moresby

LAX - POM

LAXPOM

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

9:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sat 8/15

1:25 pm-6:05 am

2 stops33h 40m

$1,693

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/22

1:45 am-8:55 am

1 stop41h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 11/3

10:10 am-11:15 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,787

New YorkPort Moresby

JFK - POM

JFKPOM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/17

1:45 am-7:50 am

1 stop40h 05m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Tue 9/22

9:05 am-11:20 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,934

PhiladelphiaPort Moresby

PHL - POM

PHLPOM

Philadelphia

Tue 11/3

3:55 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 11/25

1:40 pm-2:37 pm

2 stops39h 57m

$2,754

ChicagoPort Moresby

ORD - POM

ORDPOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

4:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop46h 10m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Wed 7/22

2:50 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop38h 30m

$4,248

ChicagoPort Moresby

ORD - POM

ORDPOM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

3:35 pm-5:10 am

1 stop46h 35m

Port Moresby Jackson Fld

Sun 11/1

2:30 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$4,609

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Papua New Guinea?

The cheapest month to fly to Papua New Guinea from United States is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,063, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Papua New Guinea in March, then you should wait until October to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,130.

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You could potentially save up to 15% on your flight if you consider stops on a United States to Papua New Guinea flight.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United States to Papua New Guinea

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Papua New Guinea?
Prices for flights from United States to Papua New Guinea are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Papua New Guinea?
As of June 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from United States to Papua New Guinea.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Papua New Guinea?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from United States to Papua New Guinea.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Papua New Guinea?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Papua New Guinea trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from United States to Papua New Guinea

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Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,063	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,043 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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