There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Samoa Islands by plane, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)SYD - APW
9h 23m$322–765Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAG
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)OAG - APW
15h 40m$472–1,446Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)NTL - APW
12h 59m$389–1,212
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Faleolo International Airport (APW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Samoa Islands is to fly which costs $320 - $800 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Samoa Islands is to fly which takes 9h 23m and costs $320 - $800.
The distance between Sydney and Samoa Islands is 4338 km.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Sydney to Samoa Islands, including transfers.
Samoa Islands is 2h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 1:04 AM in Sydney and 3:04 AM in Samoa Islands.
There are two+ hotels available in Samoa Islands.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Samoa Islands, Samoa?
Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Faleolo International Airport (APW) 3 times a day.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–550
Flights from Orange Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Orange Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Dubbo, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,100
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Orange Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–2,300
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $310–470
Flights from Orange Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,200
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- transportnsw.info
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://transportnsw.info/regional
- Book at
- https://transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
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