Which airlines fly Sydney to Apia?

Fiji Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia currently serve the Sydney to Apia route per public airline timetables. Days and times shift seasonally — confirm with the airline before booking.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Apia?

About 5 h 20 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.

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Sydney to Apia flights

Sydney to Apia is a mix of limited direct services and one-stop routings via Nadi. Direct days are worth planning around — the via-Nadi option adds three to four hours door to door.

Airlines on this route

Fiji Airways

≈ 9 h

Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun · via Nadi

departs 9am – 11am local · lands 2pm – 4pm local

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-16

Qantas

≈ 5 h 20 m

Wed, Sat · non-stop

departs 7pm – 9pm local · lands 4am – 6am local

Last verified by Kalena: 2026-05-16

Virgin Australia

≈ 5 h 20 m

Tue, Sat · non-stop

departs 7pm – 9pm local · lands 4am – 6am 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 →
Plan your days
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Frequently asked

Which airlines fly Sydney to Apia?: Fiji Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia currently serve the Sydney to Apia route per public airline timetables. Days and times shift seasonally — confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Apia?: About 5 h 20 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? Auckland to Apia · Brisbane to Apia