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Flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Brisbane, about 6h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 49m
MELPOMSYD

Melbourne to Port Moresby at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Port Moresby

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MEL Sydney (SYD) POM
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air Niugini, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~6h 49m
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MEL Brisbane (BNE) POM
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air Niugini, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~6h 50m
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MEL Cairns (CNS) POM
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Air Niugini
Self-transfer likely ~7h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,162 km1,964 miles
Journey time
6h 49mestimate
Time difference
-1hPort Moresby vs Melbourne
Currency in Port Moresby
USD
Airports
MEL, AVV → POM

Flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Port Moresby?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Port Moresby?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,162 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Port Moresby?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Cairns (CNS). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Port Moresby?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Port Moresby: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Port Moresby?
Port Moresby is 1 hour behind Melbourne.

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