Australia to Papua New Guinea Β· 1,711 miles (2,753 km)

Sydney (SYD) to Port Moresby (POM) flights

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11,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with British Airways Club

An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Port Moresby (POM) starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $91.20. Iberia Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club charge the same. 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.

How many miles SYD to POM costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
British Airways ClubOn Qantas11,000$91.20–330
Iberia ClubOn Qantas11,000$121.20–430
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas11,000$71.20–300
Finnair PlusOn Qantas13,000$80.30–152.75
American AAdvantageOn Qantas15,000$71.20–130
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas15,000$151.20–350
JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas15,000$71.20–130
Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas18,000$71.20–630
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas20,700$80.30–152.75
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas25,000$91.20–150

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SYD to POM

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    Air NiuginiNot in an alliance
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    Qantasoneworld Β· 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.

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
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    PX
  • Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas and Air Niugini the whole way
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SYD to POM: common questions

How many miles does SYD to POM cost?

In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Qantas, plus taxes and fees from $91.20. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000) and Finnair Plus (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

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.

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.