Cheap flights to South Pacific

If you think Utopia doesn’t exist then you’ve never visited Oceania. Each country within this small continent is among the most diverse and fascinating areas on the planet, and the biggest country, Australia, is no exception. With its contrasting landscapes, remarkable wildlife and cosmopolitan cities, Australia is a traveller’s dream. Equally as endowed with natural beauty, but much smaller in scale, New Zealand’s flowing rivers, primeval forests and glacial mountains manage to astonish everyone including the natives who refer to it as “Godzone”. Most travellers planning flights to Oceania combine a trip to Australia and New Zealand.

The rest of the continent – Papua New Guinea, the Cook Islands, Guam and American Samoa – remains something of a mystery to many. The more popular islands, especially with honeymooners booking flights to Oceania, are Fiji and French Polynesia. An archipelago of 300 islands, Fiji has some of the best diving in the world and a blend of fascinating cultures. But of all the islands in the continent, the one that epitomises the South Pacific is Tahiti in French Polynesia. Its tropical waters and sandy coves have attracted visitors for years. One traveller, Post-Impressionist artist Paul Gauguin, was so enamoured with the island that he left his family behind and moved there in search of inspiration.

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South Pacific climate

The climate throughout most of the continent is pleasant year-round; winters are mild and almost non-existent in most countries and summers are hot, but not unbearably scorching.

When is the best time to fly to South Pacific?

Australia and New Zealand enjoy their summer from December to February when temperatures are hot but ideal for the beach. Unfortunately this is also peak season when you’ll end up paying top dollar for Oceania flights and accommodations. Winter runs from June to August and is an ideal time to go skiing in both countries.

The islands in the South Pacific including French Polynesia, Fiji and the Cook Islands can be visited any time of year but from May to October, their dry period, the weather’s especially mellow. The rainy season is generally from December to March and tropical cyclones aren’t uncommon at this time.  

Papa New Guinea’s climate is monsoonal: wet from December to March and hot and humid between May and October. Guam, on the other hand, is wet throughout the year and typhoons tend to come round between the months of July and November.

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What is the best way to travel around Oceania?

Oceania is made up of 14 countries, including Australia, New Zealand and thousands of remote islands. Transport between the countries can be costly, as flights are often the only way to get around. Check out Cheapflights in advance to secure your Oceania flight deals! When it comes to local transportation, there are many flexible options. In Australia and New Zealand, hiring a car or a campervan is a popular choice, and for those who don’t want to drive, bus and train networks also allow you to move around easily. Travellers to the Pacific Islands often use buses and boats, as many islands lack road infrastructure. If you have some more time on your hands and want a hassle-free vacation, joining a ferry cruise once you arrive in Oceania will help you see many places in different regions.

What are some things to do in Oceania?

The only problem you will face when planning your itinerary and Oceania airfares is that you probably won’t be able to fit it all in your timeframe! The best time to visit Oceania is usually between April and September as thunderstorms are rare during this period and you’ll escape cyclone season. It's a great season for outdoor activities, and New Zealand is the place to be for adrenaline junkies of all kinds – it’s the home of most extreme sports! French Polynesia is perfect for those looking to unwind in a tropical location, and Australia is famous for its amazing marine life and unique beaches. Don’t wait up and compare flights to Oceania through our website!

What is good to know if travelling to South Pacific?

• Australia has so much to offer visitors but one place that most tourists won’t read about in their guide books is the Grampians region, a three hour drive from Melbourne. The region is rich in culture and has some of Victoria’s finest art galleries and fascinating Aboriginal rock art.  
• If you’ve ever wanted to explore the deep blue without actually having to dive then head to Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World in Auckland, New Zealand where you can travel through a transparent acrylic tunnel on a conveyor belt and watch as the fish, sharks and stingrays, swim around you.
• While visiting the Cook Islands pick up some unique pieces of island jewelry, craftwork and art at the Beachcomber Gallery, a restored 1845 building once used for Sunday school.
• Visit the Musée Gauguin in Tahiti. The museum is dedicated to the French artist who lived there and produced some stunning paintings depicting Tahitian life.
• In Fiji, make sure you see a meke – a traditional Fijian feast, and a dance performed to music by bamboo tubes and the lali, a wooden drum.
• At the top of a 125m limestone cliff in Guam is Two Lovers Point, the site of an ancient Chamorro legend about two lovers, forbidden from being together, leapt to their deaths from the cliff. There’s a gilded statue of the lovers sitting on a pedestal, reminding visitors of their ill-fated love.
• Swim among the rare species of fish and watch the butterflies flutter by in Papa New Guinea’s Lake Kutubu. The area has one of just five national parks and the most beautiful scenery in the country.
• The National Park of American Samoa (Ta’u) is definitely worth a visit. Occupying more than 8,000 acres of land, the park features a paleotropical rainforest, flying foxes and other tropical wildlife.

How long is the flight to Oceania?

When looking at cheap flights to Oceania, you will find that departures from the Philippines usually take off from Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. The schedule of direct flights from the Philippines to Oceania is quite sparse, so travellers usually book flights with one or two layovers. You can fly to Sydney directly in about nine hours or 16h with one stop. Reaching Wellington would take you over 24h and includes two stops and various airlines.

What do I need to do before my flight to Oceania?

Before flying to Oceania, make sure you have a few things sorted. Your passport needs to be up-to-date and must have at least three months of validity left on it. There are various visa requirements for travellers that you need to check prior to travel. You might want to pick up some local currency before your arrival, as countries may set their own exchange rates. In addition, if your phone is unlocked, it would be a good idea to pick up a local SIM card on arrival. You can get them at most airports, and they will enable you to have data and network access in case of emergencies.