Papua New Guinea · 418 miles (673 km)

Lae (LAE) to Rabaul (RAB) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Lae (LAE) to Rabaul (RAB): PNG Air. The two airports are 418 miles (673 km) apart. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hoskins and Port Moresby.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LAE to RAB

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    PNG AirNot in an alliance

LAE to RAB with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Hoskins (HKN)PNG Air the whole way
    CG
    CG
  • Via Port Moresby (POM)PNG Air and Air Niugini the whole way
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    PX
    CG
    PX

LAE to RAB: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAE to RAB?

PNG Air flies nonstop from Lae (LAE) to Rabaul (RAB).

How far is Lae from Rabaul by plane?

Lae (LAE) and Rabaul (RAB) are 418 miles (673 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

How many miles does LAE to RAB 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 RAB with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Lae and Rabaul?

The most direct connections are through Hoskins (HKN) and Port Moresby (POM). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example PNG Air through Hoskins.

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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.