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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Samoa

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights to Samoa cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares to Samoa are running about 14% lower than they were around this time last year, averaging $1,318 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares to Samoa right now?

The cheapest fare to Samoa in the last week was $778 round-trip to Apia Faleolo (APW).

What's the cheapest month to fly to Samoa?

February is the cheapest month to fly to Samoa, with round-trip fares averaging $1,103. The most expensive months are December and November, when average round-trip fares rise to $1,823 and $1,430, respectively.

When's the best time to book a flight to Samoa?

The best time to book is 25 weeks before departure. Drawing on 12 months of KAYAK data, fares booked in this window have averaged 24% lower than last-minute bookings (within 2 weeks of departure).

How do fares to each airport in Samoa compare?

Apia Faleolo (APW) is the only airport serving flights to Samoa. Round-trip fares average about $1,365.

How do fares to Samoa vary across the week?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Samoa and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at KAYAK data from the past 12 months, Thursday prices run 16% lower than Sunday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Samoa?

On average, night flights are the cheapest, at around $1,199. Morning flights are the most expensive to Samoa, with tickets averaging $1,653.

Key details for flights to Samoa

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$451
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Honolulu to Apia

Your questions about flights to Samoa, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight to Samoa?

    Yes. Fares to Samoa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,096 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's worth booking.

  • How much should I budget for a flight to Samoa?

    You can typically expect round-trip fares to Samoa to cost from $1,096 to $1,729, based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months.

  • What are the main airports serving Samoa?

    Flights to Samoa all arrive at Apia Faleolo (APW).

  • What airlines fly nonstop to Samoa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline flies nonstop to Samoa on a regular basis: Fiji Airways.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover to Samoa?

    No, nonstop flights to Samoa are generally cheaper.

  • What cabin classes are available on flights to Samoa?

    On flights to Samoa you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class or Business Class.

  • Do I have to pay departure tax when leaving Samoa?

    Departure tax is necessary for all visitors above 12 years old, and is levied at $40 for all flights as there are no domestic flights within the country. Some airlines include the departure tax in the flight ticket. Therefore, it is important for you to confirm with your airline provider on whether the departure tax is included in the airplane ticket.

  • How do I get from the airport in Samoa?

    As there is only one airport in Samoa and it is located outside the city, there is an airport shuttle provided that passengers can either book in advance or arrange for transportation with upon clearing customs. There are also taxis available at the airport that offer rides into Apia. It is recommended that you agree on the fare price with the driver prior to beginning the journey. You can also get a ride into Apia on the local bus if your flight arrives during the day.

  • Are there direct flights into Samoa?

    Flying into Samoa from the United States will require you to make a layover at either Fiji or New Zealand. However, there are direct flights into Samoa from either American Samoa, Tonga, or Australia.

  • Are there any legal child car seat requirements in Samoa?

    There are no legal requirements for child restraints and car seats. However, if traveling with children, it is encouraged to use child restraints in vehicles. Most car rental companies and taxi providers in Samoa provide car seats and restraints upon request. This will cost you an extra fee and it is important to enquire about this fee prior to booking a car. If booking a rental car, you should make prior arrangements for the car rental company to properly install a child seat in the back to avoid the hassle of having to search for one and fit it in yourself.

  • What are the major airports located in Samoa?

    Samoa has two main airports namely Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Maota Airport (MXS). APW is Located on the island of Upolu and serves as a hub for international flights connecting Samoa with destinations in the Pacific region and beyond. However, MXS provides flights between Upolu and Savai'i and is ideal for inter-island travel.

  • Can I rent a car from Faleolo International Airport (APW)?

    Yes, there are several car rental companies located at the Faleolo International Airport (APW) outside the arrival terminal. These include AA, Avis, Budget, Taumeasina, and MS Car Rentals among others.

  • Can I dine at Faleolo International Airport (APW)?

    Faleolo International Airport (APW) provides two public dining options. You can find Fong Chan Sau Cafe in the Arrival Terminal/Check-In Area, or at Tang Cheng Restaurant which is situated in the Arrival Terminal - Public Area. Both restaurants offer excellent cuisine choices for travelers who want to enjoy a bite after the flight.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Samoa?

    For US citizens, the visa requirements for visiting Samoa are limited to stays of 90 days or less.  Non-citizen U.S. travelers must have a visitor permit, a valid passport, and an onward or return ticket in order to enter Samoa.

  • Which airlines are family-friendly for flights to Samoa?

    American Airlines is a suitable choice for families traveling to Samoa with kids. The airline features JetKids BedBox, allows one carry-on diaper bag per child, provides kid-friendly food and snacks, offers bassinets (subject to availability), and allows breast pumps in addition to carry-on items.

  • What are the car seat rules for children leaving Faleolo International Airport (APW)?

    Samoa does not require that children use a child seat when in a moving vehicle. However, for the comfort and safety of your children, car rental companies at APW typically offer seats for younger passengers as an extra. We recommend you take advantage of these services. This is because it is your responsibility to ensure the well-being of your child in a moving vehicle.

Your guide to booking flights to Samoa

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 25 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 24% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your dates are flexible, February usually has the best deals, while December tends to be the priciest. The best-time-to-travel chart on this page shows how prices move across the year.
  • Thursday is usually the cheapest day to fly, about 16% cheaper than Sunday, the priciest day. If your dates are flexible, that's an easy way to save. If not, try nearby airports or a layover instead.
  • Apia is the most popular destination in Samoa. Start your trip here and then check out these other places KAYAK travelers love: Matatafu, Salelologa and Fagamalo.
  • Flying nonstop is usually the best value when traveling to Samoa. Over the past three months, flights without a layover have been the cheapest.
  • Foreign visitors to Samoa must have a valid passport for at least six months prior to the time of entry with one empty page for an endorsement stamp. It is also necessary to have a return or onward ticket at the time of entry.
  • It is not a requirement for foreign visitors to Samoa to have obtained an entry permit if their stay does not exceed 60 days.
  • There is only one international airport in Samoa, therefore international visitors have to enter the country directly through Faleolo Airport.
  • You can choose to enter Samoa through American Samoa by going through Pago Pago International Airport, then taking a connecting flight to Faleolo International Airport. This will allow you to visit and experience both islands.
  • Faleolo International Airport is located just 25 miles (40km) west of the capital of Samoa, Apia. This will allow you to get easy access to the city, which is the main transport hub in Samoa.
  • One of the most expensive periods to fly to Samoa would be during the Teuila Festival, which happens annually between the last week of August and the first week of September.
  • The main airport serving Samoa is Faleolo International Airport (APW), which is only a few miles from Opolu, Apia’s capital city. The airport boasts several accessibility facilities such as restrooms with larger stalls and grab bars. Additionally, several Airlines offer nonstop flights every week from Fiji, Auckland, Sydney, and Brisbane.
  • Samoa is served by several main airlines such as Samoa Airways, Fiji Airways, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand. They offer connecting flights from Nadi, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne regions. Samoa Airways offers most flights here since the airline serves as the flag carrier of Samoa, representing the country's aviation industry on the global stage.
  • Flying direct to Samoa results in a lower carbon footprint as a result of reducing your total flight time. Some direct flights that you can consider on this route include Virgin Australia and Qantas from Australia, Fiji Airways from Jiji and Hawaii, Air New Zealand from New Zealand, and Talofa Airways from American Samoa.

Reviews of the top airlines flying to Samoa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Samoa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 259 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
7.5Food
8.5Crew
8.0Boarding
Airline reviews

Very friendly cabin crew and great comfortable in-flight experience. Check-in experience at SFO can improve if a separate web check-in/bag drop line can be added.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2026
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Very friendly cabin crew and great comfortable in-flight experience. Check-in experience at SFO can improve if a separate web check-in/bag drop line can be added.

The only thing plus on this flight was the crew. They made me feel welcome and took care of me on the flights. The biggest issue is that business class always boards first on all airlines. There needs to be separate doors for business and premium class to enter. I had to wait over 40 minutes for economy to be boarded. I didn’t pay 5000 dollars to wait. The other issue not enough food choices , no sandwiches or snacks in between - what the hell. I would never travel this airline again.

Roomy seats and crew is pleasant. Vegi food can be a lot better in terms choices. Inflight entertainment needs to have more options especially for 13+ hour flight. Very nice and warm blankets and seats are roomy than other A350 aircraft’s. Swift boarding and crew is pleasant to deal with.

Boarding had poor communication. Passengers didn't get clear directions to prepare for Boarding. The plane was an older model which had some issues with operating the seats (the staff was great). Due to age the seat cushions were compressed and less comfortable than expected.

Fiji Airways always goes above and beyond. If anything I'd say the food was less enjoyable than in the past. But that in no way lessened the experience with the cabin crew or the excellent attentiveness and service they provided throughout the entire trip!

Everything was great . Arrived on time was smooth plane was clean. Crew/Staff was friendly and helpful.

Everything from the staff to the comfort of business class was excellent. This is one of my new favorite airlines.

Ticketing said dinner for the almost 14 hour flight and we were delayed an hour. However, onboard we were only served a sluce if pizza bread and a cookie. Not at all dinner and insufficient for a long international flight. Breakfast was good.

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

I like Air NZ, but rather old plane seating in Premium Economy. Not very comfortable , nor very roomy.

Great airline service by the staff. I highly recommend it

Time to upgrade those planes so you can provide first class.

My experience with Underpricer was not great. The representative assigned to me did not tell me beforehand that selecting seats, which i could not do through ANZ, WOULD ADD SIGNIFICANT cost to my ticket (all flight segments were reg economy seats. The seat selections for the ticket, MCI-AKL, AKL-PER, PER-MCI, cost $284 USD. I WAS NOT TOLD AHEAD OF SELECTING SEATS chosen by the rep OF THE COSTS and never received an itemized invoice of the seat selections.). The costs of seat selection, an option solicited as a service, with no mention of costs, should have been disclosed to me prior to seat selection and certaily should have been itemized. For all I know, the $284 was not referred from the airline but made up and taken directly by Underpricer. Next, when i checked in, united couldnt find my ticket. This is probably why i didnt get a seat selection on that flight and couldnt check in online, despite Underpricer prompts to do so a week before departure, or at the kiosk at the airport. I had to wait for special help at the counter, then was told that because the flight segment, MCI-IAH, operated by United Airlines via the ANZ. ticket, had changed schedule slightly since I BOOKED MY FLIGHT, the MCI-IAH segment had been decoupled from the rest of the ticket because the IAH layover was now 12.5 hrs AND DID NOT QUALIFY AS A THROUGH FLIGHT TO AKL.. This meant my checked bag could not be checked through to AKL and id have to pick it up at IAH, THEN WAIT MOST OF the long layover WITH the large checked bag until ANZ counter in IAH OPENED for checkING just prior to the flight. Apparently, although underpricer had notified me of schedule changes, they did not update the ANZ TICKET, leading to this problem. Finallly, although I RECHECKED TH BAG IN At IAH 3.5-4 hours before the scheduled departure and the IAH-AKL segment was a direct flight, ANZ LOST MY bag and it took 4 days to find it and get it to me. Not fun.

The flight was smooth and on time. Entertainment options were lacking and there was no food, other than some very boring snacks.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

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