Statistics on Melbourne-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) from Melbourne airport is $ 665 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 613 (in may) and $ 721 (in december), which is a saving of $ 53 or a surplus of $ 57 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $597 to $651 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12576 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 613, saving $ 53 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 665). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 721).
Flight Melbourne-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 571 | $ 665 | fair price |
| February | $ 559 | $ 625 | fair price |
| March | $ 561 | $ 650 | fair price |
| April | $ 564 | $ 678 | fair price |
| May | $ 560 | $ 613 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 564 | $ 671 | fair price |
| July | $ 575 | $ 691 | fair price |
| August | $ 568 | $ 651 | fair price |
| September | $ 589 | $ 690 | fair price |
| October | $ 571 | $ 682 | fair price |
| November | $ 566 | $ 631 | fair price |
| December | $ 604 | $ 721 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) range from $433 to $976. 8% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $434 to $488), 1% at the maximum price (from $922 to $976). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $597 to $651 (24% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Papua New Guinea flight
There are 4 companies that serve Melbourne from Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) airport: Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air Niugini.
Data analysis:
Of the 12576 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (53% of the time) on the Melbourne->Papua New Guinea route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $35. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $67.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) to Melbourne departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $34. Conversely, departing from Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) on a friday may cost you an additional $57.
Top prices Melbourne-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 02-05 to 06-05-2025 | $ 545 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 12-05 to 16-05-2025 | $ 560 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 15-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 562 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 16-05 to 20-05-2025 | $ 527 | layover flight with Virgin Australia |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 22-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 556 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 15-07 to 23-07-2025 | $ 563 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 01-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 04-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 558 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 05-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 558 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Port Moresby | 01-12 to 08-12-2025 | $ 561 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Papua New Guinea flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 576 $, which is a saving of 89 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (87 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 607 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 651), 3 to 4 months ($ 611), 4 to 5 months ($ 627) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 582 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 607) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 595 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 606), 3 to 4 months ($ 595), 4 to 5 months ($ 634) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 561 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 644), 2 to 3 months ($ 653), 3 to 4 months ($ 602), 4 to 5 months ($ 637), 5 to 6 months ($ 613), 6 to 7 months ($ 587) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 553 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 605), 2 to 3 months ($ 582), 3 to 4 months ($ 565) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 559 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 608), 2 to 3 months ($ 628), 4 to 5 months ($ 605) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 598 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 624), 2 to 3 months ($ 604), 4 to 5 months ($ 603), 5 to 6 months ($ 663) |
| August | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 549 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 634), 3 to 4 months ($ 597), 5 to 6 months ($ 615), 6 to 7 months ($ 572) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 565 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 656), 2 to 3 months ($ 656), 3 to 4 months ($ 584), 7 to 8 months ($ 636) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 603 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 681), 3 to 4 months ($ 628) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 574 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 606), 2 to 3 months ($ 592), 4 to 5 months ($ 612) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 625 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 713), 2 to 3 months ($ 642), 3 to 4 months ($ 640), 4 to 5 months ($ 676) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Papua New Guinea are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Melbourne to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 744 $541 to $1319 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 598 $527 to $747 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 576 $576 to $576 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 632 $563 to $694 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 692 $692 to $692 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 597 $556 to $695 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 610 $610 to $610 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 629 $561 to $704 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 641 $641 to $641 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, september, october, december and january are cheaper to travel to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!