What percentage of Port Moresby to Sydney flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 23.2% of flights from Port Moresby to Sydney were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney?

A direct flight from Port Moresby to Sydney typically takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 2754 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a median duration of 8 hours and 15 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time saving associated with direct routes compared to those with connections.

How often do Port Moresby to Sydney flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Port Moresby to Sydney route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers may often find opportunities for more favorable fares. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic of this route, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Port Moresby to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

Most itineraries for cheap flights from Port Moresby to Sydney connect at least once, with only 23.2% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you will likely find more options and potentially better prices by considering flights with one stop.

Right now, fares to Sydney from Port Moresby typically range from $272–$363, with a median price of $324. Currently, prices are significantly above the typical level. A substantial 59% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that while current prices are higher, good value flights do appear frequently.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney, the data indicates that September is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $250. Following closely, August also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $252. October is another cost-effective option, showing a median fare of $263.

A typical journey from Port Moresby to Sydney takes approximately 7h 50m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

The distance between Port Moresby and Sydney is 2754 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight duration that often includes a stop, aligning with the observed flight times and connection patterns for this route.

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Sydney

Regular price: $405 - $672

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

The regular price range for flights from Port Moresby to Sydney is between $405 and $672. The current lowest deal is $492 with Air Niugini, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 11.

now $492

Low $405

High $672

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from POM to SYD is September, with a median price of $250. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $328. Prices are generally lower from June to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $250

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $328

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

Air Niugini

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Sydney

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$546

$558

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$540

$563

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$514

$563

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$686

$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$733

$615

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$688

$655

One-way

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

6 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 10

$733 → $553

25%

5 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 11

$738 → $580

21%

9 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 13

$688 → $564

18%

8 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 14

$679 → $556

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

Port Moresby - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Port Moresby to Sydney are below the typical level at $492.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 7h 50m

The median flight time from Port Moresby to Sydney is 7 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Niugini offers direct flights

Air Niugini is one airline offering direct flights from Port Moresby to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Port Moresby to Sydney are frequent.

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Jacksons International (POM)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Port Moresby (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$503

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway to Sydney, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$503

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~$698

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From POM

Elite

Aug 31

Sydney, Australia

73% AI deal score

$2,057

$1,935

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QantasLink

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 13

Sydney, Australia

66% AI deal score

$2,394

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Feb 12

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,993

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Sep 18

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,994

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 26

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,394

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Feb 18

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,404

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Dec 04

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,452

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Nov 13

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,467

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Dec 20

Sydney, Australia

47% AI deal score

$2,411

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Sep 03

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$2,298

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Nov 07

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$2,443

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Jan 01

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$2,543

Air Niugini

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Port Moresby to Sydney has been between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price for a flight was around $320. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $420. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a slightly higher average price of $328 compared to the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Port Moresby to Sydney was considered to be $272 or less. The median price for this route historically stood at $324. Fares exceeding $363 were typically in the higher price range. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney have been September, August, and October. In September, the median price was $250, while August saw a median of $252. October also offered competitive pricing with a median of $263. These prices are notably lower than the annual median of $324 for this route.

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Port Moresby to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Sydney

Regular price: $405 - $672

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

The regular price range for flights from Port Moresby to Sydney is between $405 and $672. The current lowest deal is $492 with Air Niugini, for travel from Sep 4-Sep 11.

now $492

Low $405

High $672

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

September

Cheapest

Flights from $250

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $328

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

Air Niugini

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Sydney

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$546

$558

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$540

$563

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$514

$563

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$686

$564

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$733

$615

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Sydney

Port Moresby (POM) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Niugini

$688

$655

One-way

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

6 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 10

$733 → $553

25%

5 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 11

$738 → $580

21%

9 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 13

$688 → $564

18%

8 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 14

$679 → $556

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

Port Moresby - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Port Moresby to Sydney are below the typical level at $492.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically cheapest

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney, with a median price of $250.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight time is 7h 50m

The median flight time from Port Moresby to Sydney is 7 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Niugini offers direct flights

Air Niugini is one airline offering direct flights from Port Moresby to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Port Moresby to Sydney are frequent.

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Jacksons International (POM)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Port Moresby (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$503

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway to Sydney, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$503

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~$698

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Port Moresby to Sydney.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From POM

Elite

Aug 31

Sydney, Australia

73% AI deal score

$2,057

$1,935

Save $122

QantasLink

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 13

Sydney, Australia

66% AI deal score

$2,394

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Feb 12

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,993

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Sep 18

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$1,994

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 26

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,394

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Feb 18

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,404

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Dec 04

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,452

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Nov 13

Sydney, Australia

48% AI deal score

$2,467

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Dec 20

Sydney, Australia

47% AI deal score

$2,411

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Sep 03

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$2,298

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Nov 07

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$2,443

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Jan 01

Sydney, Australia

46% AI deal score

$2,543

Air Niugini

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Port Moresby to Sydney

Port Moresby to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

Port Moresby - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

The median flight time is 7h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Niugini offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

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Oct 13

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Sep 18

Oct 26

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Dec 04

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Jan 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How far in advance should I book a flight from Port Moresby to Sydney?

What's a cheap fare from Port Moresby to Sydney?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Sydney?

What percentage of Port Moresby to Sydney flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney?

How often do Port Moresby to Sydney flight prices drop?

Related routes

More routes from Port Moresby

Flights to Sydney from other cities

Port Moresby to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Sydney

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

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Sydney

Port Moresby - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

September is historically cheapest

The median flight time is 7h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Niugini offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Aug 31

Oct 13

Feb 12

Sep 18

Oct 26

Feb 18

Dec 04

Nov 13

Dec 20

Sep 03

Nov 07

Jan 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How far in advance should I book a flight from Port Moresby to Sydney?

What's a cheap fare from Port Moresby to Sydney?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Sydney?