Are direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, which can be appealing. However, connecting flights are sometimes more affordable, especially if you are willing to accept a longer travel duration. The 'best' option often depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Port Moresby to Townsville flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more economical flight options. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even within the same week. Flying during off-peak seasons or less popular days may result in lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Port Moresby to Townsville flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for carry-on bags or checked luggage, which can add significantly to the total price. Understanding these fees upfront helps avoid surprises.

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Port Moresby to Townsville: Overview

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 short-haul route, covering a distance of 1092 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this extended travel time accounts for layovers.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Port Moresby to Townsville, right now, fares are typically $378–$653, with a median of $419. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville is in June, with a median fare of $241. Other cost-effective months include September, where the median fare is $366, and November, with a median fare of $385. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

When flying from Port Moresby to Townsville, most itineraries connect at least once. There are currently no direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville among recent fares. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Townsville

Regular price: $346 - $570

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

The regular price range for this route is between 346 USD and 570 USD. The current lowest deal is 556 USD with Air Niugini, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 31.

now $556

Low $346

High $570

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

QantasLink

Air Niugini

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Townsville

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$736

$628

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$523

$686

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$399

$685

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$399

$685

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$440

$686

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$399

$719

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 8

$736 → $628

15%

5 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 28

$520 → $591

14%

5 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 6

$521 → $670

29%

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

$523 → $672

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

Port Moresby - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Port Moresby to Townsville are above the typical level at $556.

📅 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 average 14h 40m

Connecting flights from Port Moresby to Townsville typically average 14 hours and 40 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 a recent deal for $556

Air Niugini recently offered a deal for $556 from Port Moresby to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville appear frequently.

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Jacksons International (POM)

Cheapest

Jacksons International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$512

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$508

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub, offering significantly higher flight frequency and destination variety.

📍 ~300 km from Townsville (approximately 4-hour drive north).

💸 Flights from ~$352

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

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From POM

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Aug 31

Townsville, Australia

45% AI deal score

$3,763

$3,206

Save $557

Air Niugini, +1

Business Class

From POM

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Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

44% AI deal score

$3,015

$2,823

Save $192

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

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Oct 22

Townsville, Australia

44% AI deal score

$3,006

$2,823

Save $183

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

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Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

43% AI deal score

$2,868

$2,823

Save $45

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 08

Townsville, Australia

43% AI deal score

$2,856

$2,823

Save $33

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

42% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 08

Townsville, Australia

42% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 08

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,815

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 08

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

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 sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance, often several weeks or months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal alternative flight options or potentially lower fares, even if it means a slightly longer journey to your final destination. It's often a good strategy to broaden your search beyond just the primary airports. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation from alternative airports.

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Port Moresby to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Townsville

Regular price: $346 - $570

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

The regular price range for this route is between 346 USD and 570 USD. The current lowest deal is 556 USD with Air Niugini, for travel from Oct 18-Oct 31.

now $556

Low $346

High $570

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

QantasLink

Air Niugini

Jetstar

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Townsville

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini, QantasLink

$736

$628

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$523

$686

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$399

$685

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$399

$685

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$440

$686

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

POM - Townsville

Port Moresby (POM) - Townsville (TSV)

Air Niugini

$399

$719

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 8

$736 → $628

15%

5 nights

Nov 23 - Nov 28

$520 → $591

14%

5 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 6

$521 → $670

29%

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

$523 → $672

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

Port Moresby - Townsville route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Port Moresby to Townsville are above the typical level at $556.

📅 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 average 14h 40m

Connecting flights from Port Moresby to Townsville typically average 14 hours and 40 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 a recent deal for $556

Air Niugini recently offered a deal for $556 from Port Moresby to Townsville.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville appear frequently.

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Jacksons International (POM)

Cheapest

Jacksons International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$512

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Townsville (TSV)

Cheapest

Townsville Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville.

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

💸 Flights from ~$508

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns is a major international and domestic hub, offering significantly higher flight frequency and destination variety.

Townsville, Australia

42% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 08

Townsville, Australia

42% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 08

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,815

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 08

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

From POM

Elite

Oct 15

Townsville, Australia

41% AI deal score

$2,823

Air Niugini

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

Cheap Flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

Today’s best flight deals from Port Moresby to Townsville

Port Moresby to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

Port Moresby - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

June is historically cheapest at $241

Connecting flights average 14h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Niugini offers a recent deal for $556

Deals appear frequently

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Aug 31

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Oct 08

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How can I find cheap flights from Port Moresby to Townsville?

When should I book flights from Port Moresby to Townsville?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville?

Are direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Port Moresby to Townsville flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Port Moresby to Townsville flights?

Related routes

More routes from Port Moresby

Flights to Townsville from other cities

Port Moresby to Townsville: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

How much is a round trip from Port Moresby to Townsville

The cheapest time to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

Direct flights from Port Moresby to Townsville

Last-minute flights going from Port Moresby to Townsville

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

Popular Airports to fly from Port Moresby to Townsville

Port Moresby - Townsville route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

June is historically cheapest at $241

Connecting flights average 14h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Niugini offers a recent deal for $556

Deals appear frequently

Port Moresby main airports to depart from

Townsville main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Townsville used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Townsville

Best Elite deals to Townsville

Aug 31

Oct 15

Oct 22

Oct 15

Oct 08

Oct 15

Oct 08

Oct 08

Oct 08

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Townsville

How can I find cheap flights from Port Moresby to Townsville?

When should I book flights from Port Moresby to Townsville?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Port Moresby to Townsville?