Sydney (SYD) to Port Moresby (POM) flights

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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $91.20β330 |
| Iberia ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $121.20β430 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 11,000 | $71.20β300 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 13,000 | $80.30β152.75 |
| American AAdvantageOn Qantas | 15,000 | $71.20β130 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Qantas | 15,000 | $151.20β350 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Qantas | 15,000 | $71.20β130 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 18,000 | $71.20β630 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 20,700 | $80.30β152.75 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Qantas | 25,000 | $91.20β150 |
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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SYD to POM
- PXAir NiuginiNot in an alliance
- 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.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Qantas
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


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.







