Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) from Sydney airport is $ 623 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 582 (in may) and $ 696 (in december), which is a saving of $ 42 or a surplus of $ 74 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $540 to $594 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a friday and return on a sunday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14167 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 582, saving $ 42 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 623). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 696).
Flight Sydney-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby): when is the best time to go for the best price?
Price breakdown to travel from Sydney to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) range from $378 to $918. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $378 to $432), 1% at the maximum price (from $864 to $918). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $540 to $594 (27% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Papua New Guinea flight
There are 5 companies that serve Sydney from Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) airport: Qantas, Jetstar, Air Niugini, Virgin Australia and Regional Express.
Data analysis:
Of the 14167 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Sydney->Papua New Guinea route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 29 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) flights departing on a friday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a friday as your departure date, you can save an average of $28. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $51.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) to Sydney departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $28. Conversely, departing from Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) on a friday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Sydney-Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 12-01 to 26-01-2024 | $ 525 | direct flight with Air Niugini |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 13-01 to 18-01-2024 | $ 564 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 15-01 to 19-01-2024 | $ 529 | direct flight with Air Niugini |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 19-01 to 29-01-2024 | $ 489 | direct flight with Air Niugini |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 02-02 to 09-02-2024 | $ 504 | direct flight with Air Niugini |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 06-02 to 23-02-2024 | $ 564 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 18-02 to 26-02-2024 | $ 563 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 19-02 to 26-02-2024 | $ 526 | direct flight with Air Niugini |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 15-03 to 25-03-2024 | $ 500 | direct flight with Air Niugini |
| Sydney → Port Moresby | 04-10 to 18-10-2024 | $ 561 | direct flight with Qantas |
When to book your flight Sydney - Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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 Sydney-Papua New Guinea flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
What month are you going to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby)?
We specifically give you the best time to buy your plane ticket and the right price to pay based on your departure month:
january february march april may june july august september october november decemberHow far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Sydney to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 538 $, which is a saving of 85 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (466 $ more than the average price).
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Papua New Guinea are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $12. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $22 more.
Sydney 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | $ 797 $612 to $1222 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2024 | $ 662 $489 to $1099 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2024 | $ 572 $504 to $665 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2024 | $ 1147 $500 to $2831 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2024 | $ 609 $571 to $643 | fair price | Find a flight |
| May 2024 | $ 570 $570 to $570 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 594 $576 to $605 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 595 $577 to $639 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 561 $561 to $561 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, may, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Papua New Guinea (Port Moresby). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!