How to find cheap flights from Noumea
C$202 is the lowest price for a one-way flight from Noumea. It departs from Noumea Tontouta.
Return tickets are available from C$349.
The cheapest city you can travel to from Noumea is Ile Des Pins.
Find the best value by comparing flights across Noumea's major airports: Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA) and Noumea Tontouta Airport (NOU).
Stay on top of fare drops automatically by setting up a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a push notification on the app when prices go down.
Book early and you give yourself a better shot at savings. For domestic plane tickets from Noumea, book one to three months ahead. For international flights, aim for two to six months in advance.
Potentially find better deals by selecting 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search. This widens your results to include surrounding airports at your destination.
Don't know where you want to go? Enter your departure city (Noumea), then select 'Explore everywhere' to find flights to any destination ordered by price.
Flying from Noumea: what you need to know
Popular airlines flying from Noumea are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Air Calédonie: Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA)
Aircalin: Noumea Tontouta Airport (NOU)
Qantas: Noumea Tontouta Airport (NOU)
If your trip involves international travel, check whether you'll need a visa or any other documents before you go. Your local embassy, airline or travel agent should have the latest information on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Noumea
October is usually when flights departing from Noumea are cheapest.
July is typically the most popular month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during peak periods like this, but you can also expect to pay more.
Cheaper tickets are easier to find in March, which is the least busy time to fly out of the city.
Consider hopping on a flight from Noumea departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel than weekends.
Leaving from Noumea Magenta Airport (GEA)
Most flights from Noumea leave from Noumea Magenta Airport. GEA is around 3 kilometres from the city centre.
If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Air Calédonie is a popular airline offering flights from Noumea Magenta Airport.
Staying close to GEA can make the start of your trip a whole lot smoother. Consider one of these nearby hotels if you're flying out early:
Flying out of Noumea Tontouta Airport (NOU)
When searching for flight tickets from Noumea, don't rule out leaving from Noumea Tontouta Airport (NOU). You might find better deals or more flight options. It's around 40 kilometres from the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it takes 55 minutes or so.
These airlines depart from NOU, giving you a good mix of routes, schedules and fares to choose from: