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

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Tonga is to fly which costs $550 - $1,600 and takes 20h 34m.

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 4:02 PM in Cairns and 7:02 PM in Tonga.

Where can I stay near Tonga?

There are 74+ hotels available in Tonga.

Cairns to Tonga - 2 ways to travel via plane

There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Tonga by plane

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Fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane CNS - TBU
13h 10m
$488–2,405
Fly to Vava'U International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane CNS - VAV
20h 34m
$593–1,543

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

4Weekly Planes

14h 37mAverage Duration

$465Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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

Fiji Airways and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) 4 times a week.

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