Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Melbourne
  4. Melbourne to Apia
Connecting route · Australia → Samoa

Flights from Melbourne to Apia

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Apia. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Auckland, about 8h 47m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 47m
MELAPWSYD

Melbourne to Apia at a glance

Fastest journey8h 47mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Apia

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MEL Sydney (SYD) APW
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~8h 47m
Search
2
MEL Auckland (AKL) APW
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~9h 25m
Search
3
MEL Brisbane (BNE) APW
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~9h 07m
Search

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,022 km3,119 miles
Journey time
8h 47mestimate
Time difference
+2hApia vs Melbourne
Currency in Apia
USD
Airports
MEL, AVV → APW

Flights from Melbourne to Apia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Apia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Auckland and Brisbane. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Apia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,022 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Apia?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Auckland (AKL) and Brisbane (BNE). Jetstar Airways flies both legs via Sydney, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Apia?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Apia: Faleolo International Airport (APW).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Apia?
Apia is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.

More flights from Melbourne