Cheap Flights to Port Moresby

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Cheapest in	September	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	£1037	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£808	From London to Port Moresby

Cheapest prices for Port Moresby flights by month

January

£1168

February

£1067

March

£1026

April

£1286

May

£1088

June

£1111

July

£1245

August

£1220

September

£904

October

£1036

November

£1317

December

£1449

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Port Moresby. Flying to Port Moresby in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Port Moresby?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

£1875

£1500

£1125

£750

Price	£750 - £1701
Temperature	29 - 31 °C
Rainfall	20 - 236 mm

Whilst there are several times of the year to choose from, December is seen as the time to fly to Port Moresby, however, it is possible to get good deals throughout the year. If you are looking for warm weather when you arrive off of your flight to Port Moresby then January is statistically the hottest. January is historically the period with most rainfall.

When is the best time to book flights to Port Moresby?

The price you pay for your flight to Port Moresby may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 60 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Port Moresby?

The cheapest day to fly to Port Moresby is usually Sunday. At the moment, Thursday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

To get the best value, try booking a flight in the evening when visiting Port Moresby. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the morning as these tend to have higher demand.

Often overlooked by tourists, Port Moresby is a city well worth a visit if you’re interested in exploring the history and culture of Papua New Guinea. As the country’s capital you will soon find that Port Moresby is home to a number of impressive sites. No travel itinerary to the city could be complete without a trip to Parliament Haus, opened by Prince Charles in 1984. The mosaic façade, which features some motifs of Papa New Guinea, is a focal point for photographers visiting this iconic building. Considering ‘Haus’ is German for ‘House’ you can immediately see how the city’s past has influenced it to become the place that it is today. Delve further back in history by taking a trip to the National Museum and Art Gallery, where you can learn more about the colonial and postcolonial history of the country. For fresh air and green spaces head outside to the National Botanical Gardens that span 25 hectares! A pocket of greenery in this bustling metropolis, the Botanical Gardens feature impressive orchid collections and various birds of paradise. For those who like to fit in some retail therapy on their journeys, you can enjoy a variety of shopping experiences in Port Moresby. Why not visit one of the craft markets and explore the authentic clothing and accessories, or head over to the PNG Arts, which offers visitors the chance to explore an array of arts and crafts in a huge warehouse style interior. Another point of interest has got to be the Hanuabada, meaning ‘Big Village’. Here you can see a collection of houses built on stilts over the Moresby Harbour, which tell of the city’s history and early inhabitants.

When to fly to Port Moresby

Weather-wise Port Moresby experiences little variation throughout the year. November and December are typically the warmest months whilst you can expect to experience slightly lower temperatures from June through to August. Since the city lies a mere two degrees south of the equator, daily sunrise and sunset remains pretty constant the whole year round, which is something to be mindful of when planning your day’s activities.

Getting around Port Moresby

It is often recommended to travel around Port Moresby via taxi. Carry out some research before your trip to determine which taxi companies are of good repute to ensure that you won’t fall foul of scam artists prying on tourists when you arrive here. Public motor vehicles (mini buses) are another option for those looking to make the most of their trip here – find one with your destination shown on the front or ask the driver for help if you are unsure which bus to take.