Lae to Sydney flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Lae to Sydney is €309 with Air Niugini (checked on 28 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €309, departing 15 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 28 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 77Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Niugini, Jetstar, PNG Air, Qantas
- Typical journey time
- 19h 05m
About this route
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- Route distance
- 3,050 km
- Typical journey time
- 19h 05m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- PNG Air, Air Niugini, Jetstar, Qantas
- Alternative airports
- WSI
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) → Lae, city gazetteer reference point (-6.7155, 146.9999): ≈ 34 km.
- Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) → Sydney, city gazetteer reference point (-33.8689, 151.2071): ≈ 9 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Lae to Sydney: January 2027, from €309 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €342 | 22 |
| December 2026 | €336 | 27 |
| January 2027 | €309 | 28 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Lae to Sydney: Friday, from €309 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €336 | 13 |
| Tuesday | €310 | 12 |
| Wednesday | €340 | 12 |
| Thursday | €314 | 8 |
| Friday | €309 | 11 |
| Saturday | €340 | 11 |
| Sunday | €318 | 10 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Lae to Sydney by days until departure (61 days or more): €309 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €349 | 6 |
| 8 to 30 days | €342 | 17 |
| 31 to 60 days | €336 | 26 |
| 61 days or more | €309 | 28 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Lae to Sydney: Air Niugini, from €309 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air Niugini | €309Jan 15, 2027 | 31 |
| PNG Air | €336Dec 4, 2026 | 46 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Lae to Sydney?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €309, found on 28 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Lae to Sydney?
Cheapest month from Lae to Sydney: January 2027, from €309 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Lae to Sydney?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Lae to Sydney. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Lae to Sydney?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Niugini, Jetstar, PNG Air, Qantas.
How long does the flight from Lae to Sydney take?
Across the 86 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 17h 58m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Lae to Sydney fares were non-stop?
None of the 86 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Lae to Sydney?
Cheapest day of the week from Lae to Sydney: Friday, from €309 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Lae to Sydney?
Cheapest airline from Lae to Sydney: Air Niugini, from €309 (checked 28 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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