Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Where can I book flights on Air Niugini at discounted prices

Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea

The prices for flights on their website are outrageous. Is there a trick to booking more cheaply--or is there some travel agent I need to contact to make reservations for me??
Thanks,
Jane

Any way you look at them, Air Niugini's fares are outrageous.
Even their "specials" are!

Depending on where you want to fly with them, the best thing might be to look for alternatives.
From Australia, Airlines PNG usually offers better fares online.

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Wow! Many thanks, Laszlo. I did not know any airline flew to POM from Cairns EXCEPT Air Niugini. You've made my day. Again, thank you.
Jane

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I booked my flight with Airlines PNG online from Brisbane to Port Moresby Round Trip for just 300 Euro. That is in august.

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Jane,

You could also try Qantas. Qantas and Air Niugini code share, whihc means that you will most likely fly on an Air Niugini plane. However, I have found that there can be significant price differences between the two. However, Airlines PNG may still be the best bet.

David

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Thanks, Torremans and Northmelbournedn. I'll try both of those suggestions.

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Torremans, what days are you traveling? It seems to make a difference in the price. So far, $479US for flight to POM on Thursday and return on Tuesday is the best I can do--this is from Cairns.

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Hi Jane,
I depart from Brisbane aug. 03 2007 and return on aug 20, 2007. The fare was 498 AUD which comes out at 302 Euro.
I just checked Airlines PNG and looks like Wild fare is left only available with departure on aug 8, 2007.
Flights from Cairns are indeed more expensive at 530 AUD.

Globetrotters.be

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