How to Get to Samoa

By Air (Primary)

Samoa's main airport is Faleolo International (APW), near Apia on Upolu Island.

• From US West Coast: Direct flights from Honolulu (HNL) ~5 hrs; from Los Angeles (LAX) ~10–12 hrs (seasonal/charter).
• From Australia/NZ: Direct from Sydney, Brisbane, Auckland (~5–6 hrs).
• From Europe/Asia: Connect via Auckland, Sydney, Honolulu, or Fiji (NAN).
• Airlines: Samoa Airways, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines.

By Sea

• Cruise ships (Princess, Holland America, Norwegian, P&O) call at Apia seasonally (Oct–Apr).
• No regular passenger ferry service from other countries.

Visas

Most visitors (US, UK, EU, AU, NZ, CA, etc.) get 60-day visa-free entry. Check Samoa Immigration for latest rules.