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How to get fromSydney to Lifou Islandby plane, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Lifou Island by plane, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane SYD - LIF
    13h 18m
    $175–667

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane SYD - NOU
    2. Drive from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Nouméacar car
    3. Take the ferry from Nouméa to Lifouferry ferry
    11h 50m
    $422–949

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane OAG - LIF
    16h 28m
    $427–1,454

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,165.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Lifou Island, New Caledonia?

Qantas, Air Caledonie, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF) once daily.

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