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Tue, 28 July - Tue, 4 Aug
Air Niugini
Air Niugini1 stop
CNS - LAE
Air Niugini
Air Niugini1 stop
LAE - CNS
806$
799$
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Thu, 16 July - Fri, 24 July
Air Niugini
Air Niugini1 stop
CNS - LAE
Air Niugini
Air Niugini1 stop
LAE - CNS
889$
877$
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Thu, 16 July
Air Niugini
Air Niugini1 stop
CNS - LAE
433$
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Tue, 28 July
Air Niugini
Air Niugini1 stop
CNS - LAE
434$
Prime price per passenger
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Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Lae

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of August. Take advantage of this per
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1 AUD = 3.06 PGK
1 PGK = 0.33 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 18/06
Distance: 1140 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms
Lae airports

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When do you want to depart from Cairns? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Lae. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Cairns to Lae and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Lae

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Lae?
The total flight time between Cairns and Lae is of around 2 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,140.1 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Cairns to Lae?
When you fly from Cairns to Lae the average price is $1278. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Lae at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Lae is $433. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Lae?
The most popular months to book a trip from Cairns to Lae are May, February and January, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Lae?
The best time of the year to go to Lae when flying from Cairns depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Lae from Cairns in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and May. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, July, June and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Cairns - Lae.
How is the weather in Lae compared to Cairns?
While in Cairns temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Lae's temperatures can rise to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather data show around 25º ºC in Lae, compared to the 22º ºC average in Cairns.

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