About Flights to New Caledonia
Summary info about New Caledonia flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | $352 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | $588 |
Fastest flight time | 2h 05m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
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The flight from Australia to New Caledonia depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (a popular airport in Australia) to Noumea Tontouta (the most popular airport in New Caledonia), then the flight time is 2h 45m on average. If you fly from Melbourne (another popular airport in Australia) to Noumea Tontouta, then the average flight time is 7h 30m.
According to our data, 89% of momondo users who travelled to New Caledonia in the last year flew into Noumea Tontouta (located in Noumea), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in New Caledonia, but the majority of our users take flights to Noumea Tontouta in order to visit Noumea and it’s surrounding areas.
Flights to New Caledonia have been found on momondo for as low as $309 per ticket recently. However, the average price tends to be $890 and anything for $853 or less is a good deal. $1,788 is the most expensive flight we’ve seen in the past week, though you may be able to avoid this price depending on what airport you fly from, what airline you choose, and how far in advance you book your flights.
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Cheapest flight routes to New Caledonia
These routes have the cheapest flights to New Caledonia found by momondo users in Australia
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane | Noumea | 2h 05m | $659 |
| Sydney | Noumea | 2h 45m | $689 |
| Hobart | Noumea | 14h 10m | $813 |
| Melbourne | Noumea | 8h 25m | $864 |
| Coolangatta | Noumea | 8h 45m | $896 |
| Cairns | Noumea | 12h 25m | $952 |
| Adelaide | Noumea | 7h 45m | $1,069 |
| Maroochydore | Noumea | 7h 50m | $1,078 |
| Perth | Noumea | 16h 40m | $1,144 |
| Townsville | Noumea | 20h 05m | $1,576 |
| Newcastle | Noumea | 20h 15m | $1,726 |
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Flights to New Caledonia from cities in Australia vary in duration depending on the route. Australia has a lot of cities where you can depart from, but the three most common are Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Since New Caledonia is a relatively small island nation, it has only one international airport in the city of Paita, where all New Caledonia flights land. Sydney to Paita flights generally take around 3h to 7h. Flights from Melbourne take around six to 11h, although some take longer due to stopovers at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). Brisbane to Paita flights generally range from six to 11h, and the long flights are due to a long wait at Sydney Airport along the way.
There is currently one direct flight route from Australia to New Caledonia. This non-stop flight leaves from Sydney Airport and arrives at La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in New Caledonia. It typically takes around 2h 45min. Although this is the only option for direct flights, there are plenty of flights with single stopovers available as well. If you’re leaving from Melbourne Airport (MEL) and flying to La Tontouta Airport, it generally takes around 5h 40min and has a stopover at Sydney Airport. If Brisbane Airport (BNE) is where you take off from, then the flight to La Tontouta Airport will take roughly 6h, with a stopover at Sydney Airport. A plane ticket from Perth Airport (PER) to La Tontouta Airport takes around 7h 55min and stops at Sydney Airport. From Adelaide Airport (ADL) to La Tontouta Airport, flights take about 5h 45min and include a stopover at Sydney Airport.
New Caledonia is a collection of small islands, most of which are connected by bus, car, and plane. Four popular destinations in New Caledonia include Noumea, Le Mont-Dore, Bourail, and Lifou. The first three are on the same island, whereas the last one is part of the nearby Loyalty Islands. To get from Noumea to Le Monte-Dore, you may rent a car and drive it along Route Du S/RP1 and Rte Express du Mont-Dore for around 30min or so. Alternatively, if you’d like to take a bus, the Taneo Bus M4 line can take you there in about the same amount of time. To get from Noumea to Bourail, you may take a Le Rai coach, which takes around 2h 30min and leaves regularly. Alternatively, you may drive a car north along the Rte Territoriale 1/RT1 for around 2h. To get from Bourail to Le Mont-Dore, you may drive south along Rte Territoriale 1/RT1 for around 2h 15min. To get from Noumea to Lifou, you can take a flight with Air Caledonie from Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) to Ouanaham Airport (LIF). Direct flights take around 40min. If you prefer boat rides, then Betico, a high-speed catamaran, provides regular ferry service between Noumea and Lifou. A one-way trip takes around 6h and stops at the nearby island of Mare.
Australian citizens travelling to New Caledonia don’t need a visa for short stays of three months or less. That being said, you do need to bring your passport, and it must be valid for at least three months after your return date. Other documentation that might be required includes travel insurance or health insurance and a return ticket.
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