Fifth Freedom Routes

Sydney to Apia via AKL

SYD → AKL → APW

Qantas’ Sydney–Auckland–Apia service is a modern Pacific island-hopping route, connecting Australia with Samoa via New Zealand. Launched in 2026, it provides an additional link to Apia alongside Qantas’ long-established Pacific network. The route echoes an earlier era of aviation, when Qantas built its international network by linking Australia with the islands and countries of the South Pacific, often through multiple stops.

Journey

Sydney (SYD) → Auckland (AKL) → Apia (APW)

Flights

QF145 · 2 flights

Airline

Qantas

Aircraft

Boeing 737-800

Date

27 September 2026

Distance

5,169 km

Flight time

8h 51m