The average price of a 7-day trip to Tulagi Island is $2,051 for a solo traveler, $3,684 for a couple, and $6,906 for a family of 4. Tulagi Island hotels range from $39 to $179 per night with an average of $63. 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 $29 to $56 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 Tulagi Island, SB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to POM and stay in a Tulagi 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 Tulagi Island is usually early November.
Average Tulagi Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $1,455-$2,931($208-$419 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $29 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $2,143 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $2,532-$5,466($362-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $58 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $4,286 for economy
Lodging: $63 to $66 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $5,064-$10,932($723-$1,562 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $116 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $8,572 for economy
Lodging: $126 to $132 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Tulagi Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Tulagi Island? The cheapest trip to Tulagi Island is about $167 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $32.
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 Tulagi Island for a week is $1,171-$2,587($167-$370 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $15 to $30 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $2,143 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $2,150-$4,940($307-$706 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $30 to $60 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $4,286 for economy
Lodging: $32 to $39 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $4,300-$9,880($614-$1,411 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $120 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $8,572 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $78 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is easy to travel to Tulagi Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Tulagi 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 Tulagi Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $3,338-$7,185($477-$1,026 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $123 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,377 to $5,250 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $6,142-$13,296($877-$1,899 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $246 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,754 to $10,500 for first class
Lodging: $89 to $179 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Tulagi Island for a week is $12,284-$26,592($1,755-$3,799 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $492 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,508 to $21,000 for first class
Lodging: $178 to $358 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Tulagi Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Tulagi Island is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Tulagi Island due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Tulagi 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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Prices are based on Tulagi 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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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Tulagi Island.
Flight Costs to Tulagi 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 Tulagi Island our data includes 72 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Tulagi 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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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 Tulagi 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 Tulagi Island can easily cost $220 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $15 per person. Private tours can cost $446 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.