Rabaul (RAB) to Lae (LAE) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Rabaul (RAB) to Lae (LAE): 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.
Airlines flying nonstop from RAB to LAE
- CGPNG AirNot in an alliance
RAB to LAE 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 wayCGCG
- Via Port Moresby (POM)PNG Air and Air Niugini the whole wayCGPXCGPX
RAB to LAE: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from RAB to LAE?
PNG Air flies nonstop from Rabaul (RAB) to Lae (LAE).
How far is Rabaul from Lae by plane?
Rabaul (RAB) and Lae (LAE) 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 RAB to LAE cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RAB to LAE with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Rabaul and Lae?
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.
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.