The average price of a 7-day trip to Mbambanga Island is $3,041 for a solo traveler, $5,462 for a couple, and $10,239 for a family of 4. Mbambanga Island hotels range from $91 to $413 per night with an average of $146, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $560 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 $72 to $151 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 Mbambanga Island, SB

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to POM and stay in a Mbambanga Island 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 Mbambanga Island is usually early November.

 

Average Mbambanga Island Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $2,068-$4,484($295-$641 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $151 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $874 to $2,119 for economy

Lodging: $115 to $176 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $178 to $218 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $4,722-$8,238($675-$1,177 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $144 to $302 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,748 to $4,238 for economy

Lodging: $115 to $176 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $178 to $218 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $6,892-$14,816($985-$2,117 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $288 to $604 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,496 to $8,476 for economy

Lodging: $230 to $352 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $285 to $305 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Mbambanga Island

How cheap can you make a vacation to Mbambanga Island? The cheapest trip to Mbambanga Island is about $228 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 $260 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 $81.

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 Mbambanga Island for a week is $1,598-$4,282($228-$612 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $34 to $69 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $874 to $2,119 for economy

Lodging: $81 to $91 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $2,710-$6,884($387-$983 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $68 to $138 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,748 to $4,238 for economy

Lodging: $81 to $91 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $260 to $280 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $5,420-$12,928($774-$1,847 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $136 to $276 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,496 to $8,476 for economy

Lodging: $162 to $182 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $416 to $420 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Mbambanga Island cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Mbambanga Island Trip

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

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $4,844-$13,161($692-$1,880 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $158 to $332 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $2,508 to $4,789 for first class

Lodging: $205 to $413 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $8,458-$20,274($1,208-$2,896 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $316 to $664 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $5,016 to $9,578 for first class

Lodging: $205 to $413 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $560 to $1,008 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Mbambanga Island for a week is $16,916-$38,130($2,417-$5,447 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $632 to $1,328 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $10,032 to $19,156 for first class

Lodging: $410 to $826 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $840 to $1,613 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Mbambanga Island Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Mbambanga Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Mbambanga Island 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.

Mbambanga Island 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 Mbambanga Island 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

While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Mbambanga Island.

 

Flight Costs to Mbambanga Island

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 Mbambanga Island our data includes 72 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Mbambanga Island 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 Mbambanga Island, 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 Mbambanga Island can easily cost $510 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $34 per person. Private tours can cost $1029 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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