On this page, you can find and buy flight tickets for the route from Johannesburg to Popondetta. The flight between South Africa and Papua New Guinea is transcontinental, and the total distance between the cities is approximately 12,497 km.
Ticket prices change constantly, so use the low-fare calendar and price chart to find the best option. This page also provides information on how to get to the airport for departure and arrange transport from Popondetta airport upon arrival.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Johannesburg — Popondetta by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Johannesburg → Popondetta, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,744 | medium | May | $1,910 | high | Sep | $2,159 | high |
| Feb | $1,495 | low | Jun | $1,993 | high | Oct | $1,910 | medium |
| Mar | $1,495 | low | Jul | $2,076 | high | Nov | $1,661 | medium |
| Apr | $1,661 | medium | Aug | $2,159 | high | Dec | $1,993 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Popondetta is characterized by consistently high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The hottest month is February, with an average temperature of 28.8°C, while the wettest period is March, when over 550 mm of precipitation falls and there are very few dry days.
You can review information on monthly flight costs in the chart below. Since prices are dynamic, we recommend comparing offers for different dates to lock in the most favorable fare for your journey from South Africa to Papua New Guinea.
The optimal time to visit the region is considered to be July and August. These months see a relative decrease in rainfall and slightly more moderate temperatures, making the long flight and stay more comfortable.
Flights on the Johannesburg — Popondetta route are operated by several international airlines with connections at major aviation hubs. Due to the significant distance between the destinations, there are currently no direct flights, so the route includes one or two layovers. Detailed information on carriers and flight schedules can be found in the list below.
Flights Johannesburg — Popondetta depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport and arrive at Girua Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The net flight time without layovers is about 15 hours. Including connections, the total travel time usually takes between 20 and 30 hours, depending on the chosen route.
Flights are operated by international carriers with connections. The current list of airlines available for your dates is displayed in the search results on this page.
There are no direct flights between Johannesburg and Popondetta. The journey involves at least one or two transfers at major transit hubs.
It is recommended to book tickets several months before departure. Use the price monitoring tools and low-fare calendar to find the best price.
Flights arrive at Girua Airport, which serves the city of Popondetta in Papua New Guinea.
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