The average price of a 7-day trip to Noumea is $2,001 for a solo traveler, $3,594 for a couple, and $6,737 for a family of 4. Noumea hotels range from $58 to $165 per night with an average of $120, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Nadi International Airport (NAN) are between $1,303 and $2,103 per person for economy flights and $4,089 to $6,599 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $84 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Noumea, NC
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to NAN and stay in a Noumea hotel:
- January 15th to May 6th (except the week of April 16th)
- May 21st to June 3rd
- August 13th to October 7th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Noumea is usually late August to early September.
Average Noumea Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Noumea for a week is $1,379-$2,873($197-$410 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $1,703 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Noumea for a week is $3,648-$5,964($521-$852 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $3,406 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $97 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $57 to $69 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Noumea for a week is $4,664-$10,328($666-$1,475 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $6,812 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $194 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $86 to $97 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Noumea
How cheap can you make a vacation to Noumea? The cheapest trip to Noumea is about $161 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $48.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Noumea for a week is $1,129-$2,671($161-$382 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $44 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $687 to $1,703 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Noumea for a week is $1,970-$4,682($281-$669 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $88 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,374 to $3,406 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $58 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Noumea for a week is $3,940-$9,100($563-$1,300 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $176 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,748 to $6,812 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $116 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Noumea cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Noumea Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Noumea.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Noumea for a week is $3,061-$10,972($437-$1,567 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $176 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,546 to $4,700 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Noumea for a week is $5,342-$16,904($763-$2,415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $352 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,092 to $9,400 for first class
Lodging: $130 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Noumea for a week is $10,684-$31,792($1,526-$4,542 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $704 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,184 to $18,800 for first class
Lodging: $260 to $330 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $600 to $1,344 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Noumea Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Noumea is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Noumea due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Noumea Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Noumea hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Noumea.
Flight Costs to Noumea
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,103 average in late December to a low of $1,303 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,342. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Noumea our data includes 159 originating airports, and 66 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Noumea from an airport like Amilcar Cabral International (SID) in Sal Island (Cape Verde) for an average $13,781 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Nausori International (SUV) in Suva (Fiji) at an average of just $70.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Noumea, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $800, so you can easily save about 61% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Noumea can easily cost $330 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $22 per person. Private tours can cost $654 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.