How to find cheap flights to Jacksons International Airport (POM)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Jacksons International Airport is Rs197,805. A round-trip plane ticket to POM right now is Rs388,841.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to POM rises or falls.
To pick up cheap tickets to Port Moresby, where Jacksons International Airport is located, book one month before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Port Moresby. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Port Moresby, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Jacksons International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Port Moresby
June is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Port Moresby.
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to POM.
Travel to Port Moresby in June if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to POM, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Port Moresby then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider what type of conditions you want to get away in. Port Moresby is warmest in December, averaging between 23ºC and 31ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in August, when they range from 20ºC to 29ºC.
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Port Moresby.
The wettest time of year is March. Go then and you can expect to get around 22 days of rainfall.
Flying to Jacksons International Airport (POM): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Jacksons International Airport, these popular airlines make getting to Port Moresby nice and easy:
If you want to travel with the carrier that tops the list for punctuality, book your POM plane ticket with Philippine Airlines. Up to 85% of its flights to this airport touch down on schedule.
When you touch down at POM, you'll be in the UTC+10 timezone.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to POM? These hotels close to Jacksons International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Flights departing from Jacksons International Airport touch down when expected 60% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
Jacksons International Airport is located in Port Moresby, Central Province, Papua New Guinea.
Getting to central Port Moresby from Jacksons International Airport (POM)
Central Port Moresby is about 10 kilometres from POM.
Once you've landed from your flight to POM, expect a drive to the centre of around 15 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Port Moresby, drop your bags at one of these comfortable hotels:
Port Moresby highlights
These top sights should be high on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Port Moresby:
Port Moresby Nature Park: The perfect place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 10 kilometres north of the city centre.
South Sea Horizons: Want more reasons to visit Port Moresby? This landmark draws in the crowds and is around 3 kilometres north of the city centre.
How to get to Kokoda from Jacksons International Airport (POM)
POM is a gateway to the nearby city of Kokoda, which is about 88 kilometres away. The best way to reach the centre will depend on the time of day, so check your options first.
Travelling from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Tupuseleia
Tupuseleia is another city that's easy to get to from Jacksons International Airport. It's around 18 kilometres away.