Milne Bay Air
CG-8737
07:55
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)
Tokua
Tokua2H :55 M
Non Stop
10:50
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab
RAB to LAE
Rabaul to Lae Flights
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Lowest farePNG146Milne Bay Air
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Options found21flights on this route
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Milne Bay Air
CG-8721
13:30
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua2H :55 M
Non Stop
16:25
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Milne Bay Air
CG-8737
07:55
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua8H :30 M
1 Stop
HKN
· 6h 05m Hoskins (HKN), Papua New Guinea
16:25
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Milne Bay Air
CG-8823
16:55
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua20H :45 M
1 Stop
POM
· 17h 25m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
13:40
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Milne Bay Air
CG-8823
16:55
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua24H :15 M
1 Stop
POM
· 20h 55m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
17:10
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Milne Bay Air
CG-8823
16:55
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua17H :15 M
1 Stop
POM
· 13h 55m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
10:10
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Milne Bay Air
CG-8823
16:55
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua16H :45 M
1 Stop
POM
· 13h 25m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
09:40
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab
Air Niugini
PX-275
07:05
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua2H :50 M
1 Stop
POM
· 0h 35m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
09:55
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-275
07:05
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua7H :05 M
1 Stop
POM
· 4h 50m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
14:10
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-275
07:05
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua10H :20 M
1 Stop
POM
· 8h 05m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
17:25
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-203
09:25
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua4H :45 M
1 Stop
POM
· 2h 30m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
14:10
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-203
09:25
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua8H :00 M
1 Stop
POM
· 5h 45m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
17:25
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-275
07:05
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua23H :20 M
1 Stop
POM
· 21h 05m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
06:25
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-203
09:25
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua21H :00 M
1 Stop
POM
· 18h 45m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
06:25
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-203
09:25
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua25H :00 M
1 Stop
POM
· 22h 45m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
10:25
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-253
13:20
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua4H :05 M
1 Stop
POM
· 1h 50m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
17:25
2026-10-03
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-253
13:20
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua17H :05 M
1 Stop
POM
· 14h 50m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
06:25
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-275
07:05
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua30H :40 M
2 Stops
POM
· 4h 45m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
MAS
· 20h 35m Manus Island (MAS), Papua New Guinea
13:45
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-203
09:25
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua28H :20 M
2 Stops
POM
· 2h 25m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
MAS
· 20h 35m Manus Island (MAS), Papua New Guinea
13:45
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-253
13:20
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua21H :05 M
1 Stop
POM
· 18h 50m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
10:25
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
Nadzab Air Niugini
PX-253
13:20
2026-10-03
Rabaul (RAB)Tokua
Tokua24H :35 M
1 Stop
POM
· 22h 20m Port Moresby (POM), Papua New Guinea
13:55
2026-10-04
Lae (LAE)Nadzab
NadzabRecommended hotels in Lae
Stay options near the arrival city for the same travel date.
Huon Gulf Hotel & Apartments
Markham Rd,
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PNG 145per night+ taxes if applicable
1 Night • 3 Star
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare
PNG 146
Milne Bay Air
07:55
Earliest departure
PNG 300
Air Niugini
07:05
Shortest duration
PNG 300
Air Niugini
07:05
Route forecast
Weather in Rabaul and Lae
Live forecast for both cities, 19 Sep to 22 Sep.
Rabaul
Tue, 22 Sep28°CCloudyLow 28°
- Sat28° / 25°
- Sun28° / 24°
- Mon28° / 24°
Lae
Mon, 21 Sep27°CCloudyLow 23°
- Fri27° / 23°
- Sat27° / 23°
- Sun27° / 23°
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How to travel Rabaul to Lae
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailability
Non-stop flight Fastest₹13,9292h 55m2 flights today
Connecting flight₹15,625Longer — includes a stop19 options
Air distance is about 673 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair. 2 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Rabaul to Lae
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Air Niugini Flights
- Fares from
- PNG 300
- Non-stop
- None in these results
- Departures
- 14 — compare timings in the list above
Milne Bay Air Flights
- Fares from
- PNG 146
- Non-stop
- 2 in these results
- Departures
- 7 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
| Fastest flight duration | 2h 50m · Air Niugini |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 07:05 · Air Niugini |
| Last departure of the day | 16:55 · Milne Bay Air |
| Options in this snapshot | 21 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 2 |
| Airport codes | Rabaul–RAB, Lae–LAE |
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 21 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 2 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 07:05 and the last around 16:55. The fastest flight takes about 2h 50m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from PNG 146, Afternoon from PNG 146. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Rabaul to Lae flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Rabaul to Lae, Saturday shows the lowest fare at PNG 146. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Rabaul from Lae by air?
The direct air distance between Rabaul (RAB) and Lae (LAE) is about 673 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from RAB to LAE?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are showing on Rabaul to Lae for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Rabaul to Lae?
Air Niugini and Milne Bay Air are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Rabaul to Lae?
The quickest non-stop Rabaul to Lae flight currently loaded takes about 2h 55m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Rabaul to Lae flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares showing right now include 16 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Rabaul to Lae flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Rabaul to Lae for the dates currently loaded is PNG 146. Fares on the same dates run up to PNG 489, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Rabaul to Lae flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 07:05 and the last is around 16:55, local time at Rabaul. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 673.12 km.
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Lowest Rabaul to Lae airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare Today | PNG 146 | 03/10/2026 | Milne Bay Air | 07:55 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | PNG 143 | 13/10/2026 | Milne Bay Air | 07:55 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | PNG 138 | 12/12/2026 | Milne Bay Air | 07:55 |
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Rabaul to Lae Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Rabaul and Lae is approximately 673 KM. The flight duration ranges from 2H :50 M up to 30H :40 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Rabaul to Lae Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 21 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Rabaul at 07:05, while the last night flight leaves at 16:55. Flights depart from Tokua and land at Nadzab.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Rabaul to Lae |
| Aerial Distance | 673 KM |
| Flight Duration | 2H :50 M - 30H :40 M |
| Airport Codes | Rabaul - RAB, Lae - LAE |
| Total Flights Available | 21 flights (2 direct) |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 07:05 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 16:55 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 7 direct/indirect flights |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 5 direct/indirect flights |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 5 direct/indirect flights |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 4 direct/indirect flights |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 0 direct/indirect flights |
Airport Information & Terminals
RAB: Rabaul airport. Airport access in Rabaul depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
LAE: Lae airport. Airport access in Lae depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
LAE: Lae airport. Airport access in Lae depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.