The average price of a 7-day trip to Goroka is $2,259 for a solo traveler, $4,057 for a couple, and $7,606 for a family of 4. Goroka hotels range from $49 to $223 per night with an average of $96, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $200 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Moresby International Airport (POM) are between $1,512 and $2,408 per person for economy flights and $4,745 to $7,556 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $30 to $72 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.

See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.

 

 

The Cheapest Times to Visit Goroka, PG

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to POM and stay in a Goroka hotel:

  • February 19th to July 15th (except the week of March 5th)
  • August 20th to September 2nd
  • October 22nd to November 18th

The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Goroka is usually early November.

 

Average Goroka Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Goroka for a week is $1,348-$3,247($193-$464 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $874 to $2,167 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $44 to $54 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Goroka for a week is $3,708-$6,400($530-$914 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,748 to $4,334 for economy

Lodging: $62 to $96 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $44 to $54 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Goroka for a week is $4,756-$11,836($679-$1,691 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,496 to $8,668 for economy

Lodging: $124 to $192 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $70 to $81 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Goroka

How cheap can you make a vacation to Goroka? The cheapest trip to Goroka is about $182 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $200 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $44.

Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.

Budget Solo Traveler

The lowest cost for one person to visit Goroka for a week is $1,271-$3,866($182-$552 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $37 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $874 to $2,167 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Goroka for a week is $2,278-$6,292($325-$899 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $74 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,748 to $4,334 for economy

Lodging: $44 to $49 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $200 to $240 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Goroka for a week is $4,556-$11,720($651-$1,674 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $148 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,496 to $8,668 for economy

Lodging: $88 to $98 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $320 to $336 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very possible to travel to Goroka cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Goroka Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Goroka.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Goroka for a week is $2,844-$8,436($406-$1,205 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $130 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,800 to $5,006 for first class

Lodging: $111 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $200 to $420 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Goroka for a week is $5,022-$14,352($717-$2,050 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $260 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,600 to $10,012 for first class

Lodging: $111 to $223 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $200 to $420 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Goroka for a week is $10,044-$27,696($1,435-$3,957 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $216 to $520 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $7,200 to $20,024 for first class

Lodging: $222 to $446 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $320 to $672 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Goroka Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Goroka is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Goroka due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.

Goroka Lodging Cost by Star Status

The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.

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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Goroka hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.

Vacation Rental Prices

The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.

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Percent of rentals

It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Goroka.

 

Flight Costs to Goroka

Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,408 average in late December to a low of $1,512 in early November. Median flight price is $1,759. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Goroka our data includes 72 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Goroka from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $10,792 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Girua (PNP) in Popondetta (Papua New Guinea) at an average of just $236.

 

Average Flight Cost by Season

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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Goroka, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $897, so you can easily save about 59% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.

 

Daily Expenses Budget

Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Goroka can easily cost $280 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $557 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.

 

 

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