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Tue, Oct 20
Port Moresby POMMelbourne MEL
£223
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Tue, Oct 20
Port Moresby POMMelbourne AVV
£223
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Tue, Oct 20
Port Moresby POMMelbourne AVV
£228
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Wed, Oct 21
Port Moresby POMMelbourne AVV
£240
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Port Moresby POMMelbourne MEL
£248
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Port Moresby POMMelbourne AVV
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How much do flights to Melbourne cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£223

Cheapest round-trip

£503

Average round-trip

£569

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air Niugini

Getting from Melbourne airport to the city center

Fastest option: SkyBus express coach. Best value: regional bus services and ride-sharing.

Melbourne is served by Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, located 23 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including express coaches, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Melbourne does not have a direct rail link to the airport, making SkyBus the most popular public transport option. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-50 min

$18 – $22; adult one-way; return tickets available

every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)

direct to CBD

50-70 min

$22 – $26; adult one-way

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

beachside suburbs

25-55 min

$55 – $85; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-55 min

$40 – $75; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

25-50 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and business travelers

25-50 min

$50 – $120; per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and regional travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Melbourne Airport does not have a direct train connection to the city center.
  • SkyBus operates 24/7 with reduced frequency during late night hours.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing pickup points are located at the ground transport area outside each terminal.
  • Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during morning and evening peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Melbourne

Depart from
Jacksons International
Arrive to
Melbourne
Average flights per week
225
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Port Moresby to Melbourne

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air NiuginiANGPXYes
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
QantasQFAQFNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
Singapore AirlinesSIASQNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Melbourne

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
69%
20°C15°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C12°C
18 Oct
18%
16°C11°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C12°C
19 Oct
14°C10°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
12%
15°C8°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
19°C13°C
21 Oct
19°C9°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
17°C11°C
Friday
16 Oct
49%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C9°C
Book your trip to arrive at Melbourne, or Avalon. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Niugini, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, and Singapore Airlines. Port Moresby and Melbourne have 225 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Port Moresby?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Port Moresby and London, Mount Hagen, Salt Lake City, Phuket City, Auckland, Manila, Dubai, Nadi, Cebu, Busan, Lae, Kabul, Townsville, N Djamena, Ahmedabad, Colombo, Hyderabad, Lagos, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo.

What are the most popular routes to and from Melbourne?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Melbourne and London, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Bali, Gold Coast, Singapore, Denpasar, Bangkok, New Delhi, Auckland, Cairns, Hobart, Manchester, Canberra, Amritsar, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila.

What airports are near Port Moresby?

The main airport in Port Moresby is Jacksons International. It is also served by Jacksons International.

Which airlines fly between Port Moresby and Melbourne?

Currently, you can fly between Port Moresby and Melbourne with Air Niugini, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia Airlines, Singapore Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Port Moresby and Melbourne?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Port Moresby and Melbourne, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Port Moresby and Melbourne?

Traveling between Port Moresby and Melbourne, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Port Moresby?

There are a number of airports in and around Port Moresby. The main one is Jacksons International and other nearby airports include Jacksons International

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Port Moresby and Melbourne depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Port Moresby, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Port Moresby and Melbourne arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Melbourne, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

What time do flights between Port Moresby and Melbourne depart?

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