How to find cheap flights to Tontouta Airport (NOU)
£1,000 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Tontouta Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to NOU, the lowest fare is £667.
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It's typically recommended to book roughly six months before your departure date. This is when you're more likely to get the best prices for tickets to Noumea, where Tontouta Airport is located.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Noumea by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will let you compare prices for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Tontouta Airport.
Best time to go to Noumea
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Noumea is usually November.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to NOU that suits your itinerary and budget.
Head to Noumea in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to NOU, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
April is the least busy time of year to visit if you're after a slower pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Noumea then.
The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Noumea is warmest in February, averaging between 21ºC and 28ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in August, when they range from 15ºC to 22ºC.
Want to leave the umbrella at home? July is the driest month in Noumea, averaging six days of rain.
The wettest time of year is February. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around 17 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Tontouta Airport (NOU): What you need to know
Get to Noumea without any detours. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Tontouta Airport:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your NOU plane ticket with Qantas. Up to 58% of its flights into this airport land when expected.
When you touch down at NOU, you'll be in the UTC+11 timezone.
Eager to hit the hay after your flight to NOU? Book a room at B&B Tontout'ailes. For more places to stay close to Tontouta Airport, check out Karenga Appartel Tontouta.
You can pick up a car hire in NOU with popular brands such as Europcar, Hertz and Point Rouge. Hop in and get ready to explore Noumea and beyond.
Tontouta Airport has an on-time rating of 58%, which reflects how often departing flights arrive as planned. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Getting to central Noumea from Tontouta Airport (NOU)
The distance from NOU to central Noumea is about 48 kms (30 miles).
You'll get to the centre in around 40 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to NOU.
Noumea has you covered when it comes to a place to stay. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Noumea highlights
Step off your flight to Noumea and make your way to these popular attractions:
Anse Vata Beach: The perfect spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 3 kms (2 miles) south of the city centre.
PACIFIC WAR - TRIANGLE GARDEN (USA): You'll discover this park roughly 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) south of the centre. It offers a nice change of pace while exploring Noumea.
Anse Vata Bay: Take on this landmark next. Around 5 kms (3 miles) south of the city centre, it's also worth a visit to get the full Noumea experience.
How to get to Païta from Tontouta Airport (NOU)
Païta is about 21 kms (13 miles) from NOU. Journey times by ride-share or cab will vary depending on the time of day and traffic, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling from Tontouta Airport (NOU) to La Foa
If La Foa is your destination, it's about 56 kms (35 miles) from Tontouta Airport.