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✈️ Cheap flights to Samoa
Compare fares to Samoa from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Faleolo Intl (APW). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Samoa
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| APW | Faleolo Intl | Apia | Main |
Faleolo International Airport on Upolu has flights from New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and Hawaii. Small planes and ferries connect Samoa with American Samoa.
📅 Best time to fly to Samoa
Best: May to October – the dry season, with sunny days, lower humidity and calmer seas.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and November – warm weather with some rain and fewer visitors.
Avoid: December to March – the wet season, hotter and more humid, with a risk of cyclones.
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⏱️ Flight times to Samoa
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Apia | 15,761 km | 19 h 40 min* | |
| New York → Apia | 11,690 km | 14 h 45 min | |
| Los Angeles → Apia | 7,766 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Chicago → Apia | 10,554 km | 13 h 25 min | |
| Miami → Apia | 10,839 km | 13 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Apia | 7,714 km | 10 h 00 min | |
| Toronto → Apia | 11,253 km | 14 h 15 min | |
| Paris → Apia | 16,072 km | 20 h 00 min* | |
| Frankfurt → Apia | 15,989 km | 19 h 55 min* | |
| Dubai → Apia | 14,918 km | 18 h 40 min* | |
| Delhi → Apia | 12,757 km | 16 h 00 min | |
| Mumbai → Apia | 13,108 km | 16 h 30 min* | |
| Singapore → Apia | 9,396 km | 12 h 00 min | |
| Sydney → Apia | 4,324 km | 5 h 55 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Samoa
- Apia – The small, friendly capital with markets, a seafront promenade and the Stevenson museum nearby.
- Lalomanu Beach – A stunning stretch of white sand with clear lagoon water and beach fales.
- To Sua Ocean Trench – Samoa's most photographed natural attraction.
- Savai'i – The larger, quieter island, full of lava fields, waterfalls and traditional villages.
- Lano Beach – A peaceful beach on Savai'i's east coast ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
- Manono Island – A car-free island where you can walk around villages and beaches.
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Flights to Samoa: questions
What is the main airport in Samoa?
The main international airport is Faleolo Intl (APW) in Apia.
How long is the flight from London to Samoa?
A nonstop flight from London to Apia covers about 15,761 km and takes around 19 h 40 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Samoa?
May to October – the dry season, with sunny days, lower humidity and calmer seas.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Samoa?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and November – warm weather with some rain and fewer visitors.
Do I need a visa to fly to Samoa?
It depends on your passport. See our Samoa visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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