Flights to Samoa
Samoa has a total of 2 airports, Apia Airport (APW) serves as a hub for intercontinental travel, while all receive international flights. In Samoa it is not possible to fly domestically. All airports in Samoa together handle 249 flights this month, departing from 7 airports in 6 countries, operated by 6 different airlines — of which Virgin Australia is the only low-cost carrier. You can fly to Samoa in Economy and Business Class.
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Destinations in Samoa Airlines flying to Samoa Low-cost airlines Best time to visit Samoa Countries with direct flights All direct flights Business Class flights International flights Intercontinental flights Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Samoa. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Samoa.
For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Oneworld or Star Alliance. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.
Destinations in Samoa
Explore Samoa!
Discover all 2 destinations in Samoa. The most popular airports are in Apia. Collectively, the top 2 airports in these cities handle over 100% of all arriving flights this month.
Below is the full list of destinations in Samoa, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.
Airlines flying to Samoa
When planning your trip to Samoa, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 6 airlines offer direct flights to the country — one of which is a low-cost airline. The most popular airline is Samoa Airways, they handle 55% of all flights arriving here: a total of 138 flights this month.
Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.






Low-cost carriers flying to Samoa
Currently, Virgin Australia is the only low-cost carrier that offers flights here, operating 4 flights to 1 destinations in Samoa this month.

What is the best time to visit Samoa?
All 2 destinations in Samoa are tropical destinations, which you will find here — making it easy to plan your trip to Samoa.
🌴 Tropical destinations
The tropical spots in Samoa are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.
Because Samoa is located South of the equator, the dry season is from May to October. Therefore, this period is best for visiting tropical destinations. During these months it is mainly dry, while in the wet season it can rain for days. Temperatures are high throughout the year as is the humidity. As of today, you can fly directly to 2 tropical destinations, which can be found below:
🌐 South of the equator


Countries with direct flights to Samoa
From which countries can you fly non-stop?
Below is a list of all 6 countries that have non-stop flights to Samoa, including the number of airports that offer those flights:






Airports with direct flights to Samoa
This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Samoa. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 7 airports across 6 countries and 2 continents offer direct flights to 2 airports in Samoa.







Flying Business Class to Samoa
Where can you fly to in Business Class?
In total, there are 4 airports across 4 countries that provide business class flights to Samoa. Apia is the only airport with Business Class flights.
Departure airports with Business Class flights








Business Class airports in Samoa

International flights from Oceania to Samoa
There are 6 cities spread across 5 countries in Oceania that offer international flights to Samoa. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 2 airports in the country.
Apia is the most popular airport for international travelers from Oceania with 126 flights in April, representing 52% of all flights arriving from Oceania. The majority of those flights are operated by 2 airlines: Samoa Airways and Fiji Airways.
In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:
Flights from American Samoa to Samoa

From American Samoa you can fly non-stop from Pago Pago Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Samoa. In total there are 2 direct routes from American Samoa, operated by Samoa Airways.

American Samoa to Samoa with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in American Samoa offer flights to 2 destinations in Samoa with a single stop:


Flights from Fiji to Samoa

From Fiji you can fly non-stop from Nadi Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Samoa: Apia. This is the only non-stop flight route from Fiji to Samoa, operated by Fiji Airways.

Fiji to Samoa with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Fiji offer flights to Apia Airport with a single stop:





Flights from New Zealand to Samoa

From New Zealand you can fly non-stop from Auckland Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Samoa: Apia. This is the only non-stop flight route from New Zealand to Samoa, operated by 2 different airlines — Air New Zealand and Qantas.

New Zealand to Samoa with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 21 airports in New Zealand offer flights to Apia Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Australia to Samoa

From Australia you can fly non-stop from Brisbane Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Samoa: Apia. This is the only non-stop flight route from Australia to Samoa, operated by 2 different airlines — including Virgin Australia, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Australia to Samoa with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 46 airports in Australia offer flights to Apia Airport with a single stop:





Flights from Kiribati to Samoa

From Kiribati you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Samoa: Apia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Kiribati, operated by Nauru Airlines.


Kiribati to Samoa with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Kiribati offer flights to Apia Airport with a single stop:





Intercontinental flights to Samoa
The only non-stop intercontinental connection to Samoa is from United States, (North America). Fiji Airways operates all flights here.
All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.
Non-stop flights from North America to Samoa
From North America you can only depart from United States for a direct flight to Samoa. These route(s) are operated by one airline.
Flights from United States to Samoa

Looking to fly directly from United States? This is possible from Honolulu only. You will arrive at Apia — currently the only direct route connecting Samoa and United States. Flights are operated by Fiji Airways.

United States to Samoa with a stopover
There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 35 airports in United States offer flights to Apia Airport with a single stop:





Most popular routes to Samoa
Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Samoa, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.








Popular routes to Samoa with a stopover
If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Samoa, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.
Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.
To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Samoa!










Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
What is the best time to visit Samoa?
The best time to visit Samoa is during the dry season, from May to October, as you will see here:
- May (2 destinations)
- June (2 destinations)
- July (2 destinations)
- August (2 destinations)
- September (2 destinations)
- October (2 destinations)
What are the most popular destinations in Samoa?
The most common airport to fly to in Samoa is Apia Airport, also known as Fagali'i Airport.
Which alliances are flying to Samoa?
Oneworld and Star Alliance fly to Samoa.
Which airlines operate direct flights to Samoa?
As of today, there are 6 airlines that fly to Samoa. You can find them here:
- Samoa Airways
- Fiji Airways
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Nauru Airlines
- Virgin Australia
Which low-cost airlines fly to Samoa?
Virgin Australia is the only low-cost airline with flights to Samoa at the moment.
Which countries offer direct flights to Samoa?
There are 6 countries that offer direct flights to Samoa, which are:
- American Samoa
- Fiji
- New Zealand
- Australia
- Kiribati
- United States
Which countries have the best direct connections to Samoa?
These countries have the most flight connections to Samoa:
- American Samoa
- Fiji
- New Zealand
What are the best intercontinental hubs for flights to Samoa?
The most popular intercontinental airport for flights to Samoa is:
-  Nadi (NAN)

From which continents can you fly non-stop to Samoa?
You can reach Samoa directly from 2 continents, which are:
- Oceania
- North America
Are there Business Class flights to Samoa?
Yes, you can fly in Business Class to one airport in Samoa: Apia Airport.
Are there First Class flights to Samoa?
No, you cannot fly to Samoa in First Class.
What is the longest flight to Samoa?
The longest direct flight is from Honolulu, United States (HNL) to Apia (APW). This flight takes 5 hours and 40 minutes and covers a distance of 2,608 miles (4,197 km). Other interesting long-haul flights to Samoa include:
- US - Honolulu to Apia 2,608 miles
- AU - Brisbane to Apia 2,430 miles
- NZ - Auckland to Apia 1,795 miles
- KI - Kiritimati to Apia 1,482 miles
- KI - Tarawa to Apia 1,461 miles
- FJ - Nadi to Apia 752 miles
- AS - Pago Pago to Apia 92 miles
- AS - Pago Pago to Apia 76 miles
What are the major airports in Samoa?
The biggest airport, a medium-sized airport, in Samoa is Apia Airport, also known as Faleolo International Airport.
How many airports are there in Samoa?
There are 2 airports that handle scheduled passenger flights.
What are the best airports for flights to Samoa?
Top airports for direct flights to Samoa include:
-  Brisbane (BNE)

-  Auckland (AKL)

-  Honolulu (HNL)

-  Nadi (NAN)

-  Tarawa (TRW)

-  Kiritimati (CXI)

-  Pago Pago (PPG)

What are the best international airports in Oceania for flights to Samoa?
Top international airports in Oceania for non-stop flights to Samoa are:
-  Pago Pago (PPG)

-  Nadi (NAN)

-  Auckland (AKL)

Do all airports in Samoa operate year-round?
There are 2 airports located across Samoa, 1 of which offer year-round flights while 1 handle seasonal flights only:
- Apia (FGI)
For a better overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to filter out your options!
What are the most popular flights to Samoa?
Which airports in Samoa offer domestic flights only?
There are no domestic flights in Samoa.
























