Which airlines fly Auckland to Apia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas currently serve the Auckland to Apia route per public airline timetables. Days and times shift seasonally — confirm with the airline before booking.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Apia?

About 4 h 50 m non-stop. One-stop routings take longer depending on the connection.

Which airport does the flight land at?

Faleolo International (APW), the main international gateway to Samoa.

Plan your trip · Samoa

Auckland to Apia flights

Auckland is Samoa's busiest gateway by far — home to one of the largest Samoan communities in the world — and the only city with a year-round non-stop service to Faleolo. Expect around four hours in the air.

Airlines on this route

Air New Zealand

≈ 4 h 55 m

Daily · non-stop

departs 10pm – 11pm local · lands 4am – 5am local

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-24

Qantas

≈ 4 h 50 m

Mon, Wed, Fri · non-stop

departs 5pm – 6pm local · lands 10pm – 11pm local

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-16

After you land

Getting to Apia
Faleolo is about 40 minutes west of central Apia. Hotel shuttles and taxis meet inbound flights. Samoa travel info →
Where to stay
Beach fales, resorts and family-run lodges, priced in NZD and AUD. Browse stays →
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Frequently asked

Which airlines fly Auckland to Apia?: Air New Zealand, Qantas currently serve the Auckland to Apia route per public airline timetables. Days and times shift seasonally — confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Apia?: About 4 h 50 m non-stop. One-stop routings take longer depending on the connection.
Which airport does the flight land at?: Faleolo International (APW), the main international gateway to Samoa.

Schedule data is sourced from public airline timetables and aggregator feeds, refreshed by Kalena's weekly route audit. Always confirm operating days, times, and carriers with the airline before booking — Pacific schedules shift around public-holiday weeks and seasonal demand.

All routes into Samoa: Flights to Samoa. Flying from elsewhere? Sydney to Apia · Brisbane to Apia