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— APW
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
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Flights to Apia in 2024

Find the latest flights to Apia in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 731,233 searches and data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

Return from

$660

One-way from

$438

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$780
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/10-9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Sydney to Apia
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Sydney to Apia
High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for return flights in October 2024

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Cheapest flights to Apia
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Apia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 October 2024.

Tue 5/1114:00SYD - APW
1 stop9h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 7/1105:00APW - SYD
1 stop9h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/10$844
Tue 29/1013:35SYD - APW
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/1107:35APW - SYD
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$879
Fri 1/1118:40SYD - APW
1 stop9h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 14/1107:35APW - SYD
1 stop11h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$908
Mon 21/1018:00SYD - APW
1 stop21h 40mVirgin Australia
Wed 23/1010:15APW - SYD
1 stop25h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 15/10$1,001
Sat 16/1107:55SYD - APW
1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 22/1120:40APW - SYD
1 stop27h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/10$1,088

Find flights to Apia within your budget

Locate flights to Apia that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 731,233 searches and data was last updated on 18 October 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$660 - $1,254

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Depart

Return

Price

Sydney Kingsford SmithApia Faleolo

SYD - APW

SYDAPW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/10

1 stop30h 20m

Apia Faleolo

Sat 9/11

1 stop14h 15m

$660

Sydney Kingsford SmithApia Faleolo

SYD - APW

SYDAPW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/11

1 stop9h 10m

Apia Faleolo

Thu 7/11

1 stop9h 30m

$844

Sydney Kingsford SmithApia Faleolo

SYD - APW

SYDAPW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/10

2 stops38h 20m

Apia Faleolo

Sat 9/11

1 stop14h 15m

$879

Sydney Kingsford SmithApia Faleolo

SYD - APW

SYDAPW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/11

1 stop9h 35m

Apia Faleolo

Fri 22/11

1 stop27h 05m

$1,088

Sydney Kingsford SmithApia Faleolo

SYD - APW

SYDAPW

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 5/1

1 stop27h 55m

Apia Faleolo

Wed 15/1

1 stop12h 10m

$1,254

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/10

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Travel insights for flights to Apia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Apia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Apia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Apia. Price data was last updated on 11 October 2024.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Apia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Apia?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Apia takes 6 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Apia from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Apia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Apia. Price data was last updated on 13 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Apia should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Apia?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Apia are Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in Apia by month

Plan your trip to Apia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Apia ranges from 80.0 - 450.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 450.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Apia when rainfall is around 80.0 mm.

Temperature in Apia by month

Plan your trip to Apia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Apia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of August, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 25.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Apia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Apia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Apia. Reviews last updated 18 October 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Apia, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
203 reviews
8.1
Very Good
203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
537 reviews
8.1
Very Good
203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

7.6
Good
832 reviews
8.1
Very Good
203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

7.6
Good
502 reviews
8.1
Very Good
203 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

Why visit

Apia is the capital of Samoa and its second largest city. Founded in 1850, this charming destination is known for its famous stand-off in 1889 at its harbour. Old meets new in Apia and traditional Samoan structures stand alongside 19th century colonial styled churches, government buildings and 20th century architectural structures. The renowned writer, Robert Louis Stevenson’s final resting place was in Apia and the museum in his name honours his memory with an amazing tour of the property that he called home. The architecture on these grounds is striking and his burial site, on Mount Vaea, is open to visitors. A walk up the summit takes around 45 minutes. The artefacts are intriguing and the tour guide provides excellent information, detailing Stevenson’s life. If you are planning to book flights to Apia, make sure to visit the Samoan Cultural village as it is a must-see show. It highlights the cultural activities of Samoan people, such as tapa cloth making, carving, weaving and traditional Samoan dance. During the show, guests are treated to a delicious Samoan lunch and are invited to offer a donation, upon the show’s completion. Lalumanu Beach is ideal for relaxation and Vaiala Beach is a good place to come to for snorkelling activities. The waterfalls in Apia are stunning and Papaseea Sliding Rock is no exception. The children will have hours of fun sliding down the rocks here. This site consists of 3 small waterfalls, which are all very safe. Palolo Deep Marine Reserve, is popular with locals and tourists, who visit to enjoy picnics and snorkelling.

Getting around Apia

Public buses are plentiful in the city and can be flagged down anywhere in the street. If you are planning on renting a car, you’ll need a temporary Samoan driving licence. Most rental companies issue these out.

Getting downtown from the airport

Faleolo Airport (APW) has a host of airport taxis available. However, they are unmetered, so to get the cheapest available fare be sure to agree a figure with your driver before accepting. Major hotels provide shuttle bus services and public buses run from the airport too. The bus stop is in close proximity to the airport’s terminal.

  • When is the best time to fly to Apia?

    Apia has a tropical rainforest climate with little variation in temperature throughout the year. Temperatures are usually between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius. Although rain falls during most months, June to August is the driest period. In comparison, December to March is the wettest time and flights to Apia can get cheaper, whilst January and March are also the months which sometimes see cyclones hit the Samoan capital. Apia has a number of events throughout the year which attract numerous tourists to the area. The biggest example of this is the Teuila Festival. This has become one of Samoa’s most celebrated annual events and one of the South Pacific’s biggest cultural festivals, since it was established in 1991. Throughout a week in September, Apia plays host to a number of cultural activities, including fire knife dancing, wood carving, traditional dance performances, cuisine displays, choral exhibitions, tattooing demonstrations and canoe races. If you’re looking to explore the Samoan culture, book your flights to Apia during that time but make sure you take into consideration that festivals, such as this one, may affect flight prices and accommodation rates.

  • What does APW mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Apia Faleolo Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a APW flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Apia?

    Booking a flight to Apia Faleolo (APW) is your only option if you intend on flying to Apia. It is only a 24.9 km journey from Faleolo to Apia’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Apia if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Apia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Apia?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Apia.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Apia?

    Apia Faleolo is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Apia. One-way flights to Apia Faleolo typically cost $286, while return flights cost around $488.

  • How much is a return flight to Apia?

    A return flight to Apia will typically cost around $1,601, however they can be found for as little as $327.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Apia depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Apia, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Apia Faleolo have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Apia Faleolo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Apia Faleolo?

    Yes. Apia Faleolo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Transit Motel is the closest property to Apia Faleolo (1.6 km away from Apia Faleolo).

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