Cheap flights to Palau from $1,743

No airlines fly directly from the United States to Palau, and the average flight is over 16 hours. Most travelers will require a flight with at least one stopover, and the most common among them are Guam, Japan, Manila, Seoul, and Taipei. All flights arrive at Airai, which is on the island of Babeldaob, the second most populated in Palau. It is home to the Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, and this connects to Koror Island (a neighboring island) via the massive Koror-Babeldaob Bridge nearby.

There are no direct flights out of the United States to Palau. However, there are several airlines that serve Palau, including Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Korean Air. This means that many travelers heading to Palau will be able to depart from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Honolulu International Airport, LAX, JFK in New York, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and San Francisco International Airport. From there they will make their connecting flights in the cities mentioned above, a well as Milan, Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and Taipei, too.

A preferred mode of travel in Palau is via taxi and rental car. However, driving can be a bit difficult and so it is often recommended that U.S. travelers hire a car with a driver. This is particularly true because cars drive on the right, which can be a bit confusing and even dangerous to Americans used to right-side driving in left drive vehicles. Because it is an island destination, many will travel between the islands using private boats and government boats.

Most visitors to Palau make the journey in order to enjoy the scuba diving. There are many diving parks and companies offering diving trips and support. There are fleets of expedition ships and any number of dive shops with all kinds of opportunities and for all levels. There is also the Palau International Coral Reef Center and the Etpison Museum dedicated to the country’s late president. There is a lot of shopping on Koror, and travelers eager for a memorable keepsake are encouraged to purchase one of the many handmade storyboards available in many areas of the island nation. Dining is also a must and the amazing cuisine is a fusion of the different areas of Micronesia.Natural parks include Ngardmau Falls, Kayangel Island, Rock Islands (especially the southern lagoon), and the remarkable ancient ruins of the Stone Monoliths on Koror.

Any U.S. citizen planning a visit to Palau of one year, or less, will not need a visa. However, a passport valid for at least six months is required to gain entry. As is the case in all travel scenarios, it is best to travel with air travel documents as well as valid ID and credentials.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Palau on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palau.

Koror Airai Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Palau. One-way flights to Koror Airai Airport typically cost $343, while round-trip flights cost around $365.

A round-trip flight to Palau will typically cost around $507, however they can be found for as little as $365.

For those looking to save time traveling to Palau, Lihue offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 1 minute).

Yes. Those touching down at Koror Airai Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Koror Airai Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Papago International Resort Palau is the closest property to Koror Airai Airport (0.0 mi away from Koror Airai Airport).