Sydney (SYD) to Port Moresby (POM) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Port Moresby (POM): Air Niugini and Qantas. The two airports are 1,711 miles (2,753 km) apart. Qantas is in oneworld. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cairns and Brisbane.
Airlines flying nonstop from SYD to POM
- PXAir NiuginiNot in an alliance
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book SYD to POM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
SYD to POM with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cairns (CNS)Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more, then Air Niugini
PX - Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas and Air Niugini the whole way+1PX
SYD to POM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to POM?
Air Niugini and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Port Moresby (POM).
How far is Sydney from Port Moresby by plane?
Sydney (SYD) and Port Moresby (POM) are 1,711 miles (2,753 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SYD to POM award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does SYD 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 SYD to POM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Sydney and Port Moresby?
The most direct connections are through Cairns (CNS) and Brisbane (BNE). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qantas through Brisbane.
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.