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Connecting route · Papua New Guinea → Australia

Flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne. 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
POMMELSYD

Port Moresby to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Port Moresby to Melbourne

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

1
POM Sydney (SYD) MEL
Leg 1: Air Niugini, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 49m
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POM Brisbane (BNE) MEL
Leg 1: Air Niugini, Qantas · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
One airline, one ticket ~6h 50m
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POM Cairns (CNS) MEL
Leg 1: Air Niugini · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia
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
+1hMelbourne vs Port Moresby
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
POM → MEL, AVV

Flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Port Moresby to Melbourne?
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 Port Moresby to Melbourne?
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 Port Moresby and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Cairns (CNS). Air Niugini flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Port Moresby and Melbourne?
Port Moresby: Port Moresby Jacksons International Airport (POM). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Port Moresby and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 1 hour ahead of Port Moresby.

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