Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Apia Faleolo Airport (APW): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport is 4 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Apia is UTC+13, which is three hours ahead of Brisbane.
Choose from four weekly Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Qantas is the earliest available. Qantas operates the last service of the day at 22:35.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BNE to APW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Qantas has direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Apia — and maybe even more of Samoa if your schedule allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Qantas.
Qantas is the most punctual carrier offering BNE to APW flights, with 76.92% of its services landing on time.
Choose a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport. Auckland International Airport is a popular stopover on the BNE to APW route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport flight is R 4,811. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 9,098. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 11 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from BNE to APW.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
65% of flights that depart Brisbane Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Brisbane Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Brisbane. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near BNE. Whether you're taking an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)
Few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've just come in on a late Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport flight. Transit Motel and Samoa Beach Resort are good choices near APW.
Pick up a Apia Faleolo Airport rental car from popular outlets like Hertz or Budget. With your own set of wheels, you can travel beyond Apia and visit places that usually fly under the radar.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Apia Faleolo Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Apia Faleolo Airport (APW) to central Apia
Apia Faleolo Airport to the centre of Apia has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Apia Faleolo Airport (APW)
January is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Apia in March.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Apia Faleolo Airport for March if you want to go to Apia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BNE to APW in August if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Samoa
Take your adventure further and experience more of Samoa. Mulifanua is around 23 kilometres west of Apia and has plenty of things to see and do, including Cape Fatuosofia Beach.