There is 1 way to get from Samoa to Papeete by plane
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Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Samoa to Papeete is to fly which costs $1,200 - $3,300 and takes 18h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Samoa to Papeete is to fly which takes 18h 2m and costs $1,200 - $3,300.
The distance between Samoa and Papeete is 2444 km.
It takes approximately 18h 2m to get from Samoa to Papeete, including transfers.
Papeete is 23h behind Samoa. It is currently 8:50 PM in Samoa and 9:50 PM in Papeete.
There are 568+ hotels available in Papeete.
What companies run services between Samoa and Papeete, French Polynesia?
Air New Zealand, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Faleolo International Airport (APW) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) once daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Faleolo International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 37m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Faleolo International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Faleolo International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–7,500
- Website
- airraro.com
Flights from Faleolo International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,200
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