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Today’s best flight deals from Port Moresby to Townsville

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November 23 - November 28

Cheapest

Best

POM - Townsville

$562

$508

Round trip

July 10 - July 13

Earliest

POM - Townsville

$479

$515

Round trip

July 13 - July 31

POM - Townsville

$417

$516

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July 12 - July 27

POM - Townsville

$422

$518

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July 17 - July 18

POM - Townsville

$458

$534

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August 26 - August 29

POM - Townsville

$499

$536

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July 17 - August 11

POM - Townsville

$416

$537

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July 17 - July 20

POM - Townsville

$466

$537

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August 26 - August 31

POM - Townsville

$494

$537

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July 13 - July 18

POM - Townsville

$460

$537

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Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

A typical journey from Port Moresby to Townsville takes about 14h 40m, including connections. This is a significant travel time, reflecting that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover. Given the nature of these flights, planning for the full travel duration is advisable.

For cheap flights from Port Moresby to Townsville, fares typically range from $373–$560, with a median of $419. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville? The data indicates that June is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $241. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $366, and November, where the median fare is $385. These months offer notable savings compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should expect to make at least one connection when traveling between these two cities.

The distance between Port Moresby and Townsville is 1092 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. Despite being a short-haul journey, the prevalence of connecting flights contributes to the longer overall travel times.

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Townsville

Regular price: $444 - $652

Prices for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $444 and $652. The current lowest deal is $508 with Air Niugini, for travel from Nov 23 to Nov 28.

now $508

Low $444

High $652

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

The cheapest month to fly from POM to TSV is June, with a median price of $241. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $511. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $241

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $511

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Direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

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Air Niugini

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Townsville

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$466

$564

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$466

$565

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$523

$567

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$466

$568

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$465

$548

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$463

$549

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

5 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 28

$562 → $508

10%

3 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 25

$582 → $551

5 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 31

$494 → $512

3 nights

Jul 10 - Jul 13

$479 → $515

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

Port Moresby - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Port Moresby to Townsville are below the typical level at $508.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest at $241

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville, at $241.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 14h 40m

Flights from Port Moresby to Townsville typically take 14h 40m, with 1 stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are frequent

Connecting flights from Port Moresby to Townsville are frequent, with deals appearing daily.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Niugini offers connecting flights

Air Niugini offers connecting flights from Port Moresby to Townsville, with 35 deals historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are rare

Historically, only 2% of deals from Port Moresby to Townsville were considered good prices.

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Jacksons International (POM)

Cheapest

Jacksons International Airport is the cheapest option for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville.

📍 ~10 km from Port Moresby city center

💸 Flights from ~$512

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for exploring Townsville and its surrounding attractions.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$508

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns (CNS) is a major international and domestic hub with higher flight frequency and destination variety.

📍 ~300 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$352

Whitsunday Coast (PPP)

Whitsunday Coast (PPP) is the closest alternative with regular domestic jet services to major Australian cities.

📍 ~200 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$645

Mackay (MKY)

Mackay (MKY) is a significant regional hub offering reliable domestic capacity and southern routes.

📍 ~350 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$680

Great Barrier Reef (HTI)

Great Barrier Reef (HTI) offers direct jet services to major East Coast cities.

📍 ~300 km from Townsville (reachable by ferry)

💸 Flights from ~$776

Emerald (EMD)

Emerald (EMD) is a regional alternative for travelers heading towards the Central Highlands.

📍 ~500 km from Townsville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$800

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Often, booking in advance may lead to lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you secure a good deal. Some travelers find success booking a few months before their intended departure.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or different pricing. While it may add to your ground travel time, it could potentially lead to savings on airfare. Always consider the total cost and convenience when evaluating this option.

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