How to find cheap flights to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM)
AED 4,584 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to POM, the lowest fare is AED 2,962.
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To find cheap tickets to Port Moresby, where Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Select 'Add nearby airports' when searching to boost your chances of finding cheap flights to Port Moresby. This will give you more options for where to start and end your trip, as well as different fares.
If there's no rush to travel to Port Moresby, consider going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Port Moresby
The cheapest month to board a flight to Port Moresby is usually June.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to POM.
If you'd love to experience Port Moresby at its liveliest, lock in your flights to POM for May. Taking a trip during peak periods generally means more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
Travel in December if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Port Moresby are typically cheaper.
With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF), December is when Port Moresby is at its warmest. Organize your visit around your preferred weather conditions to get the most out of your trip.
August has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 20ºC (68ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
With five days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Port Moresby.
Rain is more common here during March, which gets around 21 days of wet weather.
Flying to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and travel to Port Moresby in a single hop. Take a direct flight to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your POM plane ticket with Philippine Airlines. Up to 85% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
On arrival at POM, you'll be in the UTC+10 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to POM? These hotels close to Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport has an on-time rating of 59%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport is located in Port Moresby, Central Province, Papua New Guinea.
Getting to central Port Moresby from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM)
POM is located about 8 kilometers from central Port Moresby.
After landing from your flight to POM, driving to the center will take around 20 minutes.
The trip when using public transport takes about 35 minutes.
If you want to stay near all the action in Port Moresby, book a room at one of these top hotels:
Port Moresby highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Port Moresby:
Port Moresby Nature Park: Around 8 kilometers north of the city center, this landmark is the perfect spot to start your sightseeing in the city.
Saint Mary's Catholic Cathedral: Take on this landmark next. About 0.16 kilometers south of the city center, it's also worth a visit to get the full Port Moresby experience.
How to get to Kokoda from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Kokoda is around 80 kilometers from POM. Journey times by cab or ride-share will vary depending on traffic and the time of day, so look into your options before you go.
Traveling from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Vaeagai
Vaeagai is another city that's easy to reach from Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport. It's about 8 kilometers away.