Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Port Moresby to Melbourne

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Port Moresby to Melbourne, including Air Niugini, Qantas Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air Niugini.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Port Moresby to Melbourne according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 338, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 729.

Displayed flight fares from Port Moresby to Melbourne are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Port Moresby to Melbourne Flight Details

The distance between Port Moresby and Melbourne is approximately 3,154.25km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 338
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 729
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance3,154.25km
Popular airlineAir Niugini
Flight statistics for the Port Moresby–Melbourne route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne?

Average price of one-way flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne is August, with an average price of AU$ 441. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically October, with an average price of up to AU$ 1,057.

AU$ 1,057
AU$ 749
AU$ 441
AU$ 133
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 466
    Mar
  • AU$ 602
    Apr
  • AU$ 611
    May
  • AU$ 475
    Jun
  • AU$ 457
    Jul
  • AU$ 441
    Aug
  • AU$ 600
    Sep
  • AU$ 1,057
    Oct
  • AU$ 534
    Nov
  • AU$ 555
    Dec
  • AU$ 466
    Jan
  • AU$ 474
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Port Moresby to Melbourne?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Port Moresby to Melbourne on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Port Moresby to Melbourne is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Friday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 660
AU$ 558
AU$ 455
AU$ 353
  • AU$ 455
    Mon
  • AU$ 460
    Tue
  • AU$ 479
    Wed
  • AU$ 530
    Thu
  • AU$ 660
    Fri
  • AU$ 528
    Sat
  • AU$ 523
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Port Moresby to Melbourne during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Port Moresby to Melbourne during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne are on Apr 3, with the lowest fare of AU$ 353.

AU$ 522
AU$ 438
AU$ 353
AU$ 269
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 522
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 405
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 436
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 353
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 356
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 354
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Port Moresby (POM) to Melbourne (MEL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Niugini offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 338 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. POM to MEL on Sat, Mar 21), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 729 departing on Mon, Apr 13 and returning on Fri, Apr 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Port Moresby to Melbourne with the following airlines, including: Air Niugini Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Port Moresby to Melbourne is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Mar 21, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 338.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Niugini.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Melbourne travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Port Moresby to Melbourne is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Port Moresby to Melbourne on March 14, 2026 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at AU$ 330.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Melbourne, with Jacksons International Airport to Melbourne Airport (POM-MEL) is by far the most common option on this route: Avalon Airport (AVV) Moorabbin (Harry Hawker) Airport (MBW) Essendon Airport (MEB) Melbourne Airport (MEL).
  • The time difference between Melbourne and Port Moresby is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.