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Flying to New Caledonia

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight ticket found $351
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time2 hrs, 50 mins
Possible destinations10
Most popular airlineAircalin
Average flights per week112

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Looking for the best ticket prices to New Caledonia? It looks like August is currently the cheapest time to fly.

Which airlines fly direct to New Caledonia?

Frequently asked questions

Aircalin and Qantas both fly direct to New Caledonia.
We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to New Caledonia is currently November.
Yes – some airlines fly direct to New Caledonia. You'll most likely fly non-stop to Noumea.
The best price we found for a return flight to New Caledonia is $580. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest city to fly into is Noumea; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Noumea Tontouta.
The cheapest airport in New Caledonia is Noumea Tontouta – we've found flights from $580.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to New Caledonia is Saturday, 9 November 2024, – to Noumea Tontouta Airport.

Discover New Caledonia

What can I do in New Caledonia?

One of the most sought after activities in New Caledonia is discovering its incredible dive sites, where you can see the Needle of Prony, and the Hienghene Reef. On dry land you can hike the slopes of Mont-Dore, horse ride through the Grande Terre mountain range, or climb the 200 plus steps to the top of the Amedee lighthouse. Then make your way to Noumea, where you can duck into the New Caledonia Museum, or the Museum of Maritime History. Read about the 10 best things you can do in New Caledonia.

What airlines fly to New Caledonia?

When is the best time to book? 

What are the visa requirements?

  • New Caledonia does not require Australians to have a visa but you will need a return ticket to be granted a stay of up to 3 months. Please go to the New Caledonia page on the Smart Traveller portal for more information.

How long is the flight to New Caledonia?

  • Brisbane to New Caledonia – 2.5 hours
  • Melbourne to New Caledonia – 4 hours
  • Sydney to New Caledonia – 3.5 hours

When is the best time to visit New Caledonia? 

  • New Caledonia averages 25°C throughout the year, though the best time to visit is between April and September, which is the dry season.

What are the average costs in New Caledonia?

  • A cappuccino in New Caledonia typically costs 485CFP ($6.10). 
  • The currency is in CFP Franc (CFP).

What airport will I arrive at?

  • The Noumea Airport (NOU), also known as the La Tontouta International Airport, is the major aviation hub for New Caledonia. This single terminal airport provides access to a cash machine, currency exchange, duty-free shopping, a couple of restaurants, medical services, an information desk, and WiFi.

How to get from the airport to town? 

  • A taxi into Noumea will cost you approximately 5000CPF ($65).

Any useful tips?

  • Be aware that most attractions and shops are often closed on Sunday and Monday.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of October 2017