Lae (LAE) to Port Moresby (POM) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Lae (LAE) to Port Moresby (POM): Air Niugini and PNG Air. The two airports are 201 miles (324 km) apart. There are also 5 ways to fly it with one stop, through Madang, Hoskins and Manus Island and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from LAE to POM
- PXAir NiuginiNot in an alliance
- CGPNG AirNot in an alliance
LAE to POM with one stop
5 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Madang (MAG)PNG Air and Air Niugini the whole wayCGPXPXCG
- Via Hoskins (HKN)PNG Air the whole wayCGCGPX
- Via Manus Island (MAS)Air Niugini the whole wayPXPX
- Via Rabaul (RAB)PNG Air the whole wayCGCGPX
- Via Vanimo (VAI)Air Niugini the whole wayPXPX
LAE to POM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAE to POM?
Air Niugini and PNG Air fly nonstop from Lae (LAE) to Port Moresby (POM).
How far is Lae from Port Moresby by plane?
Lae (LAE) and Port Moresby (POM) are 201 miles (324 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does LAE to POM cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for LAE to POM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Lae and Port Moresby?
The most direct connections are through Madang (MAG), Hoskins (HKN), Manus Island (MAS), Rabaul (RAB) and Vanimo (VAI). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example PNG Air through Madang.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.