How to find cheap flights to Samoa
Catch a flight to Samoa taking off from Auckland International. This is often the most affordable place to start your trip.
Get even more value by flying into Apia Faleolo.
Try to keep May free. It's generally the cheapest time to visit Samoa.
For a round trip, the lowest price right now is $510. One-way fares are available from $231.
Flexible with your arrival city if it helps you save? Discover the cheapest places to fly into by adding your departure airport, then entering 'Samoa' in the 'To' field.
If you know where you want to travel to, select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This will display flight prices for all nearby arrival airports and could land you big savings.
Take the guesswork out of timing by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an instant notification whenever the price changes on your route.
Around one month ahead is a good time to book your ticket. This is a general recommendation for finding the lowest prices.
The best time to go to Samoa
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight that fits your budget and schedule.
Plan your trip for January if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
March is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll typically find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Samoa then.
Think about how you like to travel and let the weather be your guide. March is one of the warmest months in Samoa, with highs averaging 28ºC.
Time your visit for sometime around August if you prefer to be there when it's cooler. The average lows then are 25ºC.
September is generally the driest month, while January has the most rain.
Also take into account cyclone season and peak rainy months when choosing your travel dates. Of course, weather risks depend on when and where you go.
Getting to Samoa
You can book flights to Samoa connecting through Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia.
These airlines are the key players touching down at this destination, based on approximate monthly flight figures:
Air New Zealand — 50
Fiji Airways — 50
Qantas — 20
Global hubs including Brisbane, Auckland and Nadi are common stopovers on flights to Samoa. Your specific connection will depend on your departure city and airline, which you can check during your search.
Places to visit in Samoa
Apia
Located in Tuamasaga and with a population of roughly 40,500, this city should be toward the top of the must-visit list.
Palolo Deep Marine Reserve, Apia Samoa Temple and Vailima Botanical Garden are essential stops on any trip.
Faleolo International Airport (APW) handles the majority of international flights into Apia. You'll find some excellent flight deals to Samoa landing at this major hub.
Browse the lineup of hotels in Apia and round out your trip with a stay that fits your budget and style.
Good to know
Entry rules can change often, so check whether you'll need a visa or other documentation before you travel. Your airline, travel agent or the local embassy or consulate will have the latest details.
Finding an ATM (automatic teller machine) is rarely an issue. They are common across cities of all sizes and areas geared toward visitors.
Tipping is optional. There's no expectation to tip in Samoa, but a little extra is appreciated if you're happy with the service.
Samoa has a population of roughly 230,000. The capital city is Apia.
The same time is used throughout this destination, with one standard time zone set at UTC+13.
Samoa sits in Oceania within the Polynesia subregion.
Hoping to time your flight to Samoa with something big? Top events to build your trip around include the Teuila cultural festival, Independence Day and the Fire Knife Festival.
Complete your trip with hotels and a car hire
Locked in that cheap ticket to Samoa? Now decide where you're going to stay and how you'll get around. Check out the range of hotels in Samoa and filter your search by property type, location and more. You can also browse car hire options in Samoa and choose from pickup points in cities or at airports.
