Cheapest: November from €399 · DSS → POM

Best Time to Fly: DakarPort Moresby

CapitalPort Moresby
Population11,781,559
CurrencyPGK K Papua New Guinean kina
LanguageMalenasian Languages
Time ZoneUTC+10:00
AirportPOM
Distance18,212 km
Flight Time21h 55m
Visitors/yr~9,731,819

The cheapest month to fly from Dakar to Port Moresby is November, with fares from €399. The most expensive period is August, when prices can reach €798+ — a difference of €399 per ticket. Booking on a Wednesday and travelling off-peak can save you significantly on the 18,212 km DSS–POM sector.

Month-by-Month Price Breakdown: Dakar to Port Moresby

Estimated seasonal guide, not live fare data: we do not yet have enough observed fares on this route to show real monthly prices. Use the live fares above for actual pricing.

January
€424
Cheapest
February
€449
March
€499
April
€573
Peak
May
€548
June
€648
Peak
July
€773
Peak
August
€798
Peak
September
€523
October
€474
November
€399
Cheapest
December
€623
Peak

Price Comparison Table

MonthFrom pricevs cheapestVerdict
January€424+€25Good value
February€449+€50Good value
March€499+€100Good value
April€573+€174Average
May€548+€149Average
June€648+€249Average
July€773+€374Expensive
August€798+€399Expensive
September€523+€124Average
October€474+€75Good value
November€399CheapestBest value
December€623+€224Average

Day-of-Week Price Patterns

On the Dakar–Port Moresby route, Wednesdays are typically the cheapest day to fly, while Sundays are most expensive. Mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) save an average of 15–25% compared to weekend travel.

Best combination: Fly on a Wednesday in November booking 5–7 weeks ahead for the lowest possible fare on Dakar–Port Moresby.

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Top Activities in Port Moresby

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ADVENTURE KOKODA 8 Day History Trek Australian Led
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11 Day Kokoda Trek From Port Moresby
4.9/5 from 17 reviews · 264h · free cancellation
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ADVENTURE KOKODA 8 Day Kokoda Trail Trek
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Private Port Moresby City Tour
4.2/5 from 18 reviews · 31h
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Port Moresby, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Port Moresby

Capital Transit Hub
3-star · 8.6/10 from 10 reviews
€48 / night
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PADDY'S HOTEL & APARTMENTS
4-star · 8.7/10 from 17 reviews
€78 / night
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The Shady Rest Hotel
3-star · 7.2/10 from 23 reviews
€80 / night
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Crown Hotel
4-star · 8.0/10 from 101 reviews
€97 / night
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Lamana Hotel
4-star · 8.2/10 from 478 reviews
€105 / night
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Gateway Hotel
4-star · 7.7/10 from 449 reviews
€110 / night
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Ela Beach Hotel
4-star · 7.9/10 from 234 reviews
€111 / night
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Airways Hotel
5-star · 8.9/10 from 400 reviews
€118 / night
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Nightly rates in Port Moresby for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

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