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Find cheap flights to Lae in 2026/2027 from $1,384 This is the cheapest return flight found to Lae from New Zealand on FlightsFinder on October 24th 2026 at 02:28. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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According to our data, January is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Lae.
You can get flights from $1,384 return.
According to our data, December is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Lae.
A return flight could set you back more than $1,927.
Lae combines Morobe’s trading history with gardens, war remembrance and rainforest wildlife. It is a practical base for onward travel into the province.
A good price for a flight to Lae is $1246 - $1522.
Popular airports near Lae include Lae Nadzab Airport, Bulolo Airport, Madang Airport, Goroka Airport, and Finschhafen Airport.
The flight to Lae (LAE) is roughly 6 hours 36 minutes and 2,746 miles (4,420 kilometres) from Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL).
The best way is to compare flights to Lae from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
We have currently found no direct flights to Lae.
Here is the average weather forecast in Lae by month:
• Jan: 21°C
• Feb: 21°C
• Mar: 21°C
• Apr: 21°C
• May: 20°C
• Jun: 20°C
• Jul: 19°C
• Aug: 19°C
• Sep: 20°C
• Oct: 21°C
• Nov: 21°C
• Dec: 21°C
Nadzab Tomodachi International Airport (LAE) serves Lae. Arrange onward transfers with your accommodation or local operator; journey times vary by your destination and local conditions.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Lae 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Lae are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
24.7 °C
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Average Temperature
21°C
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21°C
Feb
21°C
Mar
21°C
Apr
20°C
May
20°C
Jun
19°C
Jul
19°C
Aug
20°C
Sep
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Dec
Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,746 miles (4,420 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 36 minutes)
Christchurch, New Zealand - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,993 miles (4,816 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 9 minutes)
Wellington, New Zealand - Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,957 miles (4,759 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 4 minutes)
Queenstown, New Zealand - Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,968 miles (4,776 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 5 minutes)
Dunedin, New Zealand - Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
3,059 miles (4,923 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 17 minutes)
Taupo, New Zealand - Taupo Airport (TUO) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,879 miles (4,634 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 53 minutes)
Gisborne, New Zealand - Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,952 miles (4,751 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 3 minutes)
Hokitika, New Zealand - Hokitika Airport (HKK) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,902 miles (4,671 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 56 minutes)
Hamilton, New Zealand - Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,808 miles (4,520 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 44 minutes)
Kerikeri, New Zealand - 12 miles from Kaikohe - Bay of Islands Airport (KKE) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,628 miles (4,230 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 20 minutes)
Kaitaia, New Zealand - Kaitaia Airport (KAT) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,593 miles (4,173 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 15 minutes)
New Plymouth, New Zealand - New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,819 miles (4,536 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 45 minutes)
Napier-Hastings, New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,944 miles (4,739 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 2 minutes)
Nelson, New Zealand - Nelson Airport (NSN) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,900 miles (4,667 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 56 minutes)
Invercargill, New Zealand - Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
3,038 miles (4,889 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 15 minutes)
Palmerston North, New Zealand - Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,937 miles (4,727 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 1 minute)
Rotorua, New Zealand - Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,859 miles (4,601 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 51 minutes)
Tauranga, New Zealand - Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,834 miles (4,561 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 47 minutes)
Timaru, New Zealand - Richard Pearse Airport (TIU) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,997 miles (4,823 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 9 minutes)
Blenheim, New Zealand - Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,934 miles (4,721 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 7 hours 1 minute)
Whakatane, New Zealand - Whakatāne Airport (WHK) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,875 miles (4,627 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 53 minutes)
Whangarei, New Zealand - Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,671 miles (4,298 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 26 minutes)
Westport, New Zealand - Westport Airport (WSZ) to Lae (LAE)
Distance:
2,868 miles (4,616 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 6 hours 52 minutes)
From Auckland (AKL), New Zealand to Lae, Papua New Guinea (LAE): $1,384
Depart: 02 Jan 2027 · Return: 23 Jan 2027 Price found 24 Oct 2026, 02:28
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