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Flights from Buka to Lae

Find the cheapest flight options from Buka to Lae over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from SGD 369 and round-trip tickets from SGD 921.

      • BUA 14:05
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Mon, Dec 15 | Air Niugini
        LAE 07:35
        5h
        1 stop
        BUA 13:35
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 22 | Air Niugini
        SGD 921 SGD 1,178
        22% OFF
        22% OFF
        SGD 1,178 SGD 921
      • BUA 14:05
        25h 35m
        1 stop
        LAE 14:40
        Buka - Lae | Wed, Dec 17 | Air Niugini
        LAE 15:25
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        BUA 12:40
        Lae - Buka | Wed, Dec 24 | PNG Air
        SGD 1,060 SGD 1,178
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        SGD 1,178 SGD 1,060
      • BUA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
        LAE 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        BUA 16:00
        Lae - Buka | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
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      • BUA 14:50
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        LAE 06:40
        Buka - Lae | Thu, Jan 1 | PNG Air
        SGD 369 SGD 609
        39% OFF
        39% OFF
        SGD 609 SGD 369
      • BUA 14:45
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 11:00
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | PNG Air
        SGD 388 SGD 609
        36% OFF
        36% OFF
        SGD 609 SGD 388
      • BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Thu, Jan 1 | Air Niugini
        SGD 399 SGD 609
        35% OFF
        35% OFF
        SGD 609 SGD 399
      • BUA 14:05
        4h 20m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Fri, Dec 19 | Air Niugini
        SGD 417
        32% OFF
        SGD 609 SGD 417
      • BUA 13:10
        5h 15m
        1 stop
        LAE 17:25
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | Air Niugini
        SGD 548
        10% OFF
        SGD 609 SGD 548
      • BUA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAE Invalid Date
        Buka - Lae | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Buka to Lae are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Buka to Lae

The distance between Buka and Lae is 887.99km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in September. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceSGD 369
Cheapest return ticket priceSGD 921
Off-season travel monthAugust
Peak season for travelSeptember
Flight distance887.99km

Find the best time to fly from Buka to Lae

The cheapest time for Buka to Lae flights: Dec 28 to Jan 4 — one way flight prices from SGD 368.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Buka to Lae, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Buka (BUA) to Lae (LAE)?

    Based on Trip.com data, PNG Air offers one-way fares as low as SGD 369 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BUA to LAE on Thu, Jan 1), while Air Niugini offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from SGD 921 departing on Mon, Dec 15 and returning on Mon, Dec 22.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Buka to Lae is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Buka to Lae, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 1, with one-way flights priced at just SGD 369.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is PNG Air.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Lae travel is around September.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Buka to Lae is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Buka to Lae on December 15, 2025 with Air Niugini, with prices starting at SGD 921.
  • The time difference between Lae and Buka is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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