Cheap flights from Apia (APW)

Samoa's gateway on Upolu, 40 km from Apia

Faleolo (APW) is Samoa's principal international airport, sitting on the north coast of Upolu about 40 km west of Apia. The airport handles long-haul services from Auckland, Sydney and Nadi, with Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Samoa Airways and Virgin Australia as the core carriers. It is the main entry point for visitors heading to Apia and the southern beaches.

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Airlines flying from Apia (APW)

Major carriers: Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Samoa Airways, Virgin Australia, Talofa Airways. Low-cost carriers: Jetstar.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly out of Apia Faleolo (APW)?
Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Samoa Airways and Virgin Australia handle most international flights from APW, with regional links via Talofa Airways. Use Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap to see which weeks each carrier discounts hardest, no signup required.
How far is Faleolo Airport from Apia?
Faleolo is about 40 km west of Apia city centre on Upolu's north coast, roughly a 45-60 minute drive. Most visitors take a hotel transfer or shared shuttle. Flightmussy lists fares to APW from major hubs so you can plan the trip without ad-heavy comparison sites.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Samoa?
Fares to APW typically dip in the wet season between February and April, away from the dry-season peak. Flightmussy's 12-month heatmap surfaces the cheapest week across all major origins in one view, so you can compare Auckland, Sydney and Honolulu departures side by side.
Are direct flights from Honolulu to Apia available?
Hawaiian Airlines has historically operated HNL-APW, though schedules vary by season. Flightmussy checks live availability across Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Hawaiian on every search and shows whichever carrier currently flies the route, free and without an account.

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