Cheap flights from Melbourne to Apia from $556

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — APW
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Apia Faleolo are usually found in April or May, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Apia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Apia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Mon 29/1221:05MEL - APW
1 stop30h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 11/107:30APW - MEL
1 stop17h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,573
Sun 14/1213:55MEL - APW
1 stop9h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 19/1216:00APW - MEL
1 stop22h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/12$1,586
Tue 16/1213:45MEL - APW
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1205:15APW - MEL
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,606
Mon 29/1215:10MEL - APW
1 stop10h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 12/105:15APW - MEL
1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$1,636
Mon 15/1207:00MEL - APW
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1216:00APW - MEL
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,651
Tue 30/1211:15MEL - APW
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/105:00APW - MEL
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,774
Tue 16/1213:45MEL - APW
1 stop9h 25mFiji Airways
Sun 21/1205:00APW - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,784
Sun 21/1223:45MEL - APW
1 stop23h 25mFiji Airways
Thu 1/105:00APW - MEL
1 stop9h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,798
Tue 16/1216:25AVV - APW
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1207:30APW - AVV
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$2,305
Sun 14/1206:00AVV - APW
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1205:00APW - AVV
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$2,764
Mon 29/1216:25AVV - APW
1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 11/107:30APW - AVV
1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$3,692
Mon 15/1216:25AVV - APW
1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1207:30APW - AVV
1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$3,919

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Apia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Apia (APW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$945

One-way from

$556

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,386
25/1-1/2
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Apia
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 1/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Apia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($241 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Melbourne

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Apia

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneApia

MEL - APW

MELAPW

Melbourne

Sun 25/1

22:00-15:00

2 stops39h 00m

Apia Faleolo

Sun 1/2

16:00-22:50

2 stops32h 50m

$1,161

MelbourneApia

MEL - APW

MELAPW

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

21:05-05:55

1 stop30h 50m

Apia Faleolo

Sun 11/1

07:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

$1,573

MelbourneApia

MEL - APW

MELAPW

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

15:10-03:10

1 stop10h 00m

Apia Faleolo

Mon 12/1

05:15-23:15

1 stop20h 00m

$1,636

MelbourneApia

MEL - APW

MELAPW

Melbourne

Tue 30/12

11:15-05:55

1 stop16h 40m

Apia Faleolo

Tue 6/1

05:00-22:50

2 stops19h 50m

$1,774

MelbourneApia

MEL - APW

MELAPW

Melbourne

Mon 29/12

21:05-05:55

1 stop30h 50m

Apia Faleolo

Sun 11/1

20:45-21:30

1 stop26h 45m

$1,814

MelbourneApia

MEL - APW

MELAPW

Melbourne

Tue 30/12

22:10-03:10

2 stops27h 00m

Apia Faleolo

Tue 6/1

05:15-17:35

2 stops14h 20m

$1,856

MelbourneApia

AVV - APW

AVVAPW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 16/12

16:25-05:55

1 stop11h 30m

Apia Faleolo

Tue 30/12

07:30-15:50

1 stop10h 20m

$2,305

MelbourneApia

AVV - APW

AVVAPW

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 30/12

16:25-05:55

1 stop11h 30m

Apia Faleolo

Tue 6/1

07:30-15:50

1 stop10h 20m

$3,692

MelbourneApia

AVV - APW

AVVAPW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 29/12

16:25-05:55

1 stop11h 30m

Apia Faleolo

Sun 11/1

07:30-15:50

1 stop10h 20m

$3,692

MelbourneApia

AVV - APW

AVVAPW

Melbourne Avalon

Mon 15/12

16:25-05:55

1 stop11h 30m

Apia Faleolo

Tue 23/12

07:30-15:50

1 stop10h 20m

$3,919

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Apia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Apia

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Apia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Apia. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne to Apia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Apia?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Apia (average of $475). Flying from Melbourne to Apia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $801). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to APW?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Apia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Melbourne to Apia in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Apia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Apia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Apia flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Apia?

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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Melbourne to Apia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Apia from Melbourne, you will be flying to Faleolo, which is the city’s only airport. Apia Faleolo (APW) is located 24.9 km from the centre of Apia. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Faleolo per day from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Apia?

    For as low as $1,636, Qantas Airways can have you in Apia from Melbourne in 10h. Airlines will cover a distance of 5003 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Apia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $416, Virgin Australia will fly you from Melbourne to Apia and back. In addition to Virgin Australia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $549 and $672, respectively. Virgin Australia is 52% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Apia one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Apia are Fiji Airways ($311), Air New Zealand ($450), and Virgin Australia ($464).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Apia?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Brisbane?

    If you're on a stopover in Brisbane and looking for things to do, consider visiting Roma Street Parkland, Cathedral of St Stephen, or Treasury Casino. Those on a layover in Brisbane interested in visiting Roma Street Parkland, Cathedral of St Stephen, or Treasury Casino can do so by travelling 12.6 km, 12.3 km, and 13.0 km, respectively from Brisbane. Travellers can book a car hire at Brisbane for about $47 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Apia flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Apia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Apia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Apia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Apia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Apia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Apia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Apia?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Apia (average of $475). Flying from Melbourne to Apia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $801). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Melbourne to Apia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$566Average$809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$567Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$702Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$896Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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