The average price of a 7-day trip to Papua Region is $775 for a solo traveler, $1,392 for a couple, and $2,609 for a family of 4. Papua Region hotels range from $36 to $163 per night with an average of $63, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Mopah Airport (MKQ) are between $237 and $320 per person for economy flights and $744 to $1,004 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $25 to $50 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 Papua Region, PG
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MKQ and stay in a Papua Region hotel:
- February 5th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 19th and February 26th)
- August 6th to December 30th (except the week of December 10th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Papua Region is usually late October.
Average Papua Region Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Papua Region for a week is $641-$1,069($92-$153 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $196 to $269 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Papua Region for a week is $1,094-$1,790($156-$256 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $538 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $60 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $61 to $75 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Papua Region for a week is $2,024-$3,196($289-$457 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,076 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $120 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $92 to $105 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Papua Region
How cheap can you make a vacation to Papua Region? The cheapest trip to Papua Region is about $69 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $31.
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 Papua Region for a week is $480-$998($69-$143 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $14 to $27 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $196 to $269 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Papua Region for a week is $774-$1,456($111-$208 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $28 to $54 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $392 to $538 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $36 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Papua Region for a week is $1,548-$2,642($221-$377 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $108 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $784 to $1,076 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $72 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Papua Region cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Papua Region Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Papua Region.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Papua Region for a week is $1,262-$6,356($180-$908 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $461 to $686 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Papua Region for a week is $2,038-$7,672($291-$1,096 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $922 to $1,372 for first class
Lodging: $81 to $163 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Papua Region for a week is $4,076-$12,320($582-$1,760 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $2,744 for first class
Lodging: $162 to $326 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $588 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Papua Region Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Papua Region is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Papua Region 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.
Papua Region 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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Prices are based on Papua Region 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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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Papua Region.
Flight Costs to Papua Region
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $320 average in early to mid July to a low of $237 in late October. Median flight price is $193. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Papua Region our data includes 3 originating airports, and 6 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Papua Region from an airport like Hasanuddin (UPG) in Ujung Pandang (Indonesia) for an average $365 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sentani (DJJ) in Jayapura (Indonesia) at an average of just $155.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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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 Papua Region, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $83, so you can easily save about 35% 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 Papua Region can easily cost $200 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $14 per person. Private tours can cost $405 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.