The average price of a 7-day trip to Wamena is $571 for a solo traveler, $1,026 for a couple, and $1,923 for a family of 4. Wamena hotels range from $29 to $131 per night with an average of $50. Average worldwide flight costs to Wamena Airport (WMX) are between $115 and $172 per person for economy flights and $361 to $540 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 Wamena, ID
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to WMX and stay in a Wamena hotel:
- April 23rd to May 13th (except the week of April 30th)
- June 18th to July 1st
- July 16th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Wamena is usually mid June.
Average Wamena Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Wamena for a week is $503-$796($72-$114 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $112 to $146 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Wamena for a week is $790-$1,292($113-$185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $224 to $292 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $50 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Wamena for a week is $1,580-$2,584($226-$369 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $584 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $100 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Wamena
How cheap can you make a vacation to Wamena? The cheapest trip to Wamena is about $49 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 $26.
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 Wamena for a week is $345-$474($49-$68 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $11 to $22 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $112 to $146 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Wamena for a week is $534-$774($76-$111 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $224 to $292 for economy
Lodging: $26 to $29 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Wamena for a week is $1,068-$1,548($153-$221 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $448 to $584 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $58 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is very easy to travel to Wamena cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Wamena Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Wamena.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Wamena for a week is $1,075-$1,724($154-$246 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $90 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $335 to $308 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Wamena for a week is $1,760-$2,662($251-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $180 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $670 to $616 for first class
Lodging: $65 to $131 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Wamena for a week is $3,520-$5,324($503-$761 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $360 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,340 to $1,232 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $262 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Wamena Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Wamena is much lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Wamena 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.
Wamena 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 Wamena 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 Wamena.
Flight Costs to Wamena
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $172 average in early to mid June to a low of $115 in mid June. Median flight price is $115. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Wamena our data includes 2 originating airports, and 3 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Wamena from an airport like Nop Goliath Dekai (DEX) in Papua (Indonesia) for an average $216 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sentani (DJJ) in Jayapura (Indonesia) at an average of just $109.
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 Sunday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Wamena, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $57, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Wamena can easily cost $160 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $11 per person. Private tours can cost $326 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.