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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tonga is to bus and fly which costs $600 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 2h.

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 $480 - $2,500.

How far is it from Cairns to Tonga?

The distance between Cairns and Tonga is 4156 km.

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

It takes approximately 13h 10m 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 2:24 AM in Cairns and 5:24 AM in Tonga.

Where can I stay near Tonga?

There are 74+ hotels available in Tonga.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Tonga by plane 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 Cairns to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
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1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane CNS - TBU
13h 10m
$488–2,405
Fly Cairns to Vava'U International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane CNS - VAV
21h 49m
$711–3,894
Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly to Vava'U International Airport
1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus
2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane CTN - VAV
2d 2h
$621–1,662

Cairns (CNS) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) flights

2Weekly Planes

9h 30mAverage Duration

$465Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,155.6 km
Duration: 13h 10m

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

Fiji Airways flies from Cairns (CNS) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) twice a week.

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