Flying from Faleolo Airport (APW) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Auckland is one hour behind Apia and follows the UTC+13 timezone.
Every week, there are 14 Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as early as possible, select the 00:45 Air New Zealand flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:15 with Air New Zealand.
To ensure you get on your APW to AKL flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Flying into Auckland (and then seeing more of New Zealand!) is a snap with Air New Zealand. This popular carrier has direct flights from Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Air New Zealand.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for APW to AKL flights is Air New Zealand.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport. Nadi International Airport is a popular stopover on the APW to AKL route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Faleolo Airport (APW) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Currently, $215 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $404. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from APW to AKL, book your journey nine months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Faleolo Airport (APW)
72.35% of flights that take off from Faleolo Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Faleolo Airport from central Apia, it takes around 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Booked an early flight from Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport? Stay somewhere near APW, like Transit Motel. Sheraton Samoa Beach Resort will also have you moments from the check-in counter.
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're coming in on a late Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near AKL:
Travel at your own speed with an Auckland Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and venture far and wide through Auckland and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Auckland Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometers from central Auckland. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Faleolo Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from APW to AKL around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many cities in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Auckland. Around 499 kilometers away to the south, popular attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometers south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.