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Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $142 and round-trip from $339. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Air Niugini
      CNS 10:25 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 11:55 AM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Sun, Nov 8 | Air Niugini
      $339 $395
      14% off
      14% off
      $395 $339
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Air Niugini
      CNS 7:00 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 8:30 AM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Wed, Nov 11 | Air Niugini
      $342 $395
      13% off
      13% off
      $395 $342
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Air Niugini
      CNS 7:00 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 8:30 AM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Wed, Nov 11 | Air Niugini
      $343 $395
      13% off
      13% off
      $395 $343
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Niugini
      CNS 7:00 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 8:30 AM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Sat, Oct 31 | Air Niugini
      $344
      13% off
      $395 $344
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Air Niugini
      CNS 11:50 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 1:20 PM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Sun, Nov 29 | Air Niugini
      $345
      13% off
      $395 $345
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Air Niugini
      CNS 7:00 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 8:30 AM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Sat, Nov 7 | Air Niugini
      $345
      13% off
      $395 $345
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Niugini
      CNS 7:00 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 8:30 AM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Niugini
      $345
      13% off
      $395 $345
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Air Niugini
      CNS 11:50 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 1:20 PM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Sun, Nov 15 | Air Niugini
      $347
      12% off
      $395 $347
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Air Niugini
      CNS 10:25 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      POM 11:55 AM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Sun, Nov 15 | Air Niugini
      $348
      12% off
      $395 $348
    • POM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      POM 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Port Moresby | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • Cheapest
      POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Dec 23 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • Cheapest
      POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Air Niugini
      $146
      18% off
      $177 $146
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Air Niugini
      $147
      17% off
      $177 $147
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Air Niugini
      $152
      14% off
      $177 $152
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153
      14% off
      $177 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Niugini
      $153
      14% off
      $177 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153
      53% off
      $326 $153
    • POM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Dec 23 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Air Niugini
      $146
      18% off
      $177 $146
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Air Niugini
      $147
      17% off
      $177 $147
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Air Niugini
      $152
      14% off
      $177 $152
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153
      14% off
      $177 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Niugini
      $153
      14% off
      $177 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153
      53% off
      $326 $153
    • POM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153 $395
      61% off
      61% off
      $395 $153
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Jan 3 | Air Niugini
      $153 $395
      61% off
      61% off
      $395 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 15 | Air Niugini
      $156 $395
      61% off
      61% off
      $395 $156
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Air Niugini
      $156
      61% off
      $395 $156
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Air Niugini
      $158
      60% off
      $395 $158
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Dec 20 | Air Niugini
      $161
      59% off
      $395 $161
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Air Niugini
      $161
      59% off
      $395 $161
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Air Niugini
      $163
      59% off
      $395 $163
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Niugini
      $203
      49% off
      $395 $203
    • POM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153 $1,002
      85% off
      85% off
      $1,002 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Niugini
      $203 $1,002
      80% off
      80% off
      $1,002 $203
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Air Niugini
      $230 $1,002
      77% off
      77% off
      $1,002 $230
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Air Niugini
      $290
      71% off
      $1,002 $290
    • POM 12:30 PM
      19h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 8:20 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      $450
      55% off
      $1,002 $450
    • POM 1:40 PM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
      $775
      23% off
      $1,002 $775
    • POM 1:40 PM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      $805
      20% off
      $1,002 $805
    • POM 1:40 PM
      9h
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      $891
      11% off
      $1,002 $891
    • POM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Nov 16 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Dec 23 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Niugini
      $142 $177
      20% off
      20% off
      $177 $142
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 18 | Air Niugini
      $146
      18% off
      $177 $146
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Air Niugini
      $147
      17% off
      $177 $147
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Air Niugini
      $152
      14% off
      $177 $152
    • POM 9:30 AM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 11:00 AM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153
      14% off
      $177 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Niugini
      $153
      14% off
      $177 $153
    • POM 5:00 PM
      1h 30m
      Nonstop
      CNS 6:30 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Air Niugini
      $153
      53% off
      $326 $153
    • POM 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Port Moresby - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Port Moresby to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of $160. You’ll want to avoid December, when the average price can reach as high as $333.

$333
$247
$160
$74
    Cheapest
  • $213
    Oct
  • $236
    Nov
  • $333
    Dec
  • $182
    Jan
  • $164
    Feb
  • $160
    Mar
  • $168
    Apr
  • $164
    May
  • $162
    Jun
  • $174
    Jul
  • $164
    Aug
  • $228
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average price of $179. In contrast, October is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $621.

$621
$400
$179
0
    Cheapest
  • $621
    Oct
  • $466
    Nov
  • $541
    Dec
  • $380
    Jan
  • $179
    Feb
  • $382
    Mar
  • $427
    Apr
  • $380
    May
  • $402
    Jun
  • $349
    Jul
  • $382
    Aug
  • $422
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$228
$205
$182
$159
    Cheapest
  • $221
    Mon
  • $188
    Tue
  • $182
    Wed
  • $207
    Thu
  • $228
    Fri
  • $203
    Sat
  • $188
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Air Niugini (from $142) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Air Niugini
From $142
Qantas Airways
From $268
Singapore Airlines
From $1,564

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What is the flight schedule from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Port Moresby to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. PX090

    Jacksons International Airport

    9:30 AM

    POM

    1h 30m

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    S - - - - F S
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  2. PX098

    Jacksons International Airport

    5:00 PM

    POM

    1h 30m

    6:30 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S
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About Jacksons International Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

Learn about Jacksons International Airport (POM) and Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 842.34 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $142
Cheapest return ticket price $339

FAQs for Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

    Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport takes about 1 hour 13 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport departs at 08:05, and the last departs at 17:00, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $167 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Jacksons International Airport (POM) at 09:35 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 11:05.
  • The latest flight departs from Jacksons International Airport (POM) at 17:15 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 18:45.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Air Niugini is a very popular airline operating an average of 81 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from $142, and round-trip fares start from $339. The current lowest fare is a Air Niugini flight departing on Mon, Nov 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air Niugini operate direct flights from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 1 hour 15 minutes, and around 9 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is $287. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jacksons International Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 9 weekly flights, mainly by Air Niugini. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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