What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tonga?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tonga is to fly and ferry which costs $280 - $1,500 and takes 23h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Tonga?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Tonga is to fly which takes 13h 10m and costs $500 - $2,500.

How far is it from Cairns to Tonga?

The distance between Cairns and Tonga is 4276 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Tonga?

It takes approximately 20h 44m to get from Cairns to Tonga, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Tonga?

Tonga is 3h ahead of Cairns. It is currently 11:15 AM in Cairns and 2:15 PM in Tonga.

Where can I stay near Tonga?

There are 73+ hotels available in Tonga.

Cairns to Tonga - 3 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Tonga by plane or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Vava'U International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane CNS - VAV
20h 44m
$563–2,082
Fly to Eua, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Eua (EUA)plane CNS - EUA
2. Take the ferry from Naufana Wharf to Queen Salote Wharfferry
23h 15m
$283–1,410
Fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane CNS - TBU
13h 10m
$503–2,504

Cairns (CNS) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights

4Weekly Planes

21h 10mAverage Duration

$527Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,276.3 km
Duration: 20h 44m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Tonga?

Fiji Airways, Lulutai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) 4 times a week.

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