There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Hiva-Oa by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane SYD - AUQ
21h 26m$425–1,347Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane OAG - AUQ
40h 6m$632–1,776Train to Newcastle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain
- Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane NTL - AUQ
27h 29m$519–1,744Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Atuona Airport (AUQ)plane CBR - AUQ
26h 40m$497–1,573
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Atuona Airport (AUQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Hiva-Oa is to fly which costs $420 - $1,400 and takes 21h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Hiva-Oa is to fly which takes 21h 26m and costs $420 - $1,400.
The distance between Sydney and Hiva-Oa is 7563 km.
It takes approximately 21h 26m to get from Sydney to Hiva-Oa, including transfers.
There are 14+ hotels available in Hiva-Oa.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Hiva-Oa, French Polynesia?
Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Atuona Airport (AUQ) 3 times a week.
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Atuona Airport via Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 33m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–3,700
Flights from Orange Airport to Atuona Airport via Sydney International Airport, Papeete, Nuku Hiva
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–5,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Atuona Airport via Brisbane, Rarotongo, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Atuona Airport via Brisbane, Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Atuona Airport via Melbourne, Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 25m
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $470–4,800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Atuona Airport via Gold Coast, Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $430–4,800
Flights from Newcastle Airport to Atuona Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Atuona Airport via Melbourne, Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 42m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,500
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Atuona Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- When
- Friday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–4,300
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Atuona Airport via Brisbane, Auckland, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
- Phone
- 131 500
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
Train from Central Station to Hamilton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Transport NSW Regional
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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