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 $490 - $1,800 and takes 19h 59m.

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 25m and costs $450 - $2,200.

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 25m 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 4:30 AM in Cairns and 7:30 AM 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)CNS - TBU
13h 25m
$451–2,120
Fly to Vava'U International Airport
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)CNS - VAV
19h 59m
$490–1,802

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

2Weekly Planes

14h 37mAverage Duration

$429Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,155.7 km
Duration: 13h 25m

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

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

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