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Flights to Samoa

Samoa's only international airport is Faleolo (APW), 35 km west of Apia. There are direct or one-stop services from four gateway cities: Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane, and Los Angeles. Daily operations on every route as of 2026.

Direct routes to Faleolo (APW)

Auckland → Apia

≈ 4 h

Daily · lands 4am – 11pm local

Carriers: Air New Zealand (direct, daily), Fiji Airways (via Nadi), Samoa Airways (seasonal)

Auckland is the busiest gateway to Samoa. Air New Zealand's direct service is the only no-connection option from any major NZ city; everything else routes via Nadi.

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-24

Brisbane → Apia

≈ 5.5 h

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun · lands 5am – 4pm local

Carriers: Fiji Airways (via Nadi), Virgin Australia (via Nadi or Auckland)

Brisbane is the closest Australian gateway by air distance. Nadi connections are typically same-terminal and quick.

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-16

HNL → Apia

Sun · lands 5am – 6am local

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-16

NAN → Apia

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun · lands 2pm – 4pm local

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-16

PPG → Apia

Daily · lands 10am – 5pm local

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-30

Sydney → Apia

≈ 6 h

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · lands 4am – 4pm local

Carriers: Fiji Airways (via Nadi), Air New Zealand (via Auckland)

There are no daily non-stop services from Sydney to Apia; expect a 60–90 minute connection at Nadi (Fiji) or Auckland depending on the day.

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-16

Departing Apia — return routes

DestinationOperatesDeparture pattern
Apia → AucklandDailylands at destination 9am – 11pm local
Apia → BrisbaneMon, Wed, Fri, Sunlands at destination 11am – 1pm local
Apia → HNLSunlands at destination 9pm – 10pm local
Apia → NANMon, Wed, Fri, Sunlands at destination 7pm – 9pm local
Apia → PPGDailylands at destination 9am – 4pm local
Apia → SydneyMon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sunlands at destination 12pm – 2pm local

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Frequently asked

Which airlines fly direct to Samoa?
Air New Zealand flies daily direct Auckland → Apia (about 4 hours). Fiji Airways serves Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland, and Los Angeles via Nadi (NAN). Samoa Airways operates seasonal direct services between Auckland and Apia. Hawaiian Airlines runs a Los Angeles → Honolulu → Apia routing.
What is the closest international airport to Apia?
Faleolo International Airport (IATA: APW) is the only international airport in Samoa. It's on Upolu, about 35 km west of central Apia — a 40-minute drive on the cross-island road. Free hotel shuttles and taxis meet inbound flights.
Are there direct flights from Australia to Samoa?
Direct services from Sydney and Brisbane to Apia have been operated periodically by Fiji Airways and Virgin Australia, but most Australia → Samoa itineraries route via Nadi (Fiji) or Auckland. Travel time is typically 7–9 hours including the connection.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Samoa?
Around 4 hours direct on Air New Zealand. The route operates daily, with flights typically landing at Faleolo in the early afternoon to early evening Samoa time. Samoa is 1 hour ahead of New Zealand year-round.
What's the time zone in Samoa?
Samoa Standard Time is UTC+13. There is no daylight-saving time. Samoa is one hour ahead of New Zealand and three hours ahead of eastern Australia. The dateline runs west of Samoa, so Samoa shares a calendar day with New Zealand and Australia.

Schedule data is sourced from public airline timetables and aggregator feeds (Kalena verifies AKL ↔ APW monthly; the other three routes are estimated from the same sources, less actively verified). Always confirm operating days, times, and carriers with the airline before booking — Pacific schedules shift around public-holiday weeks and seasonal demand.

Travelling within Samoa? See Samoa travel info for visa, currency, ferry, and driving details.