What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tonga?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tonga is to bus and fly which costs $1,200 - $7,000 and takes 28h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tonga?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tonga is to fly which takes 22h 57m and costs $1,400 - $8,000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Tonga?

The distance between Des Moines and Tonga is 10615 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Tonga?

It takes approximately 26h 25m to get from Des Moines to Tonga, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Tonga?

Tonga is 19h ahead of Des Moines. It is currently 7:33 PM in Des Moines and 2:33 PM in Tonga.

Where can I stay near Tonga?

There are 79+ hotels available in Tonga.

Des Moines to Tonga - 5 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Vava'U International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)DSM - VAV
26h 25m
$1,553–8,066
Bus to Kansas City, fly to Vava'U International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)MCI - VAV
28h 22m
$1,253–6,633
Fly Des Moines to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)DSM - TBU
22h 57m
$1,439–7,542
Bus to Omaha, fly to Vava'U International Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)OMA - VAV
33h 11m
$1,674–8,617
Bus to Omaha, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)OMA - TBU
27h 28m
$1,560–8,093

Des Moines (DSM) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights

12Weekly Planes

29h 29mAverage Duration

$1,538Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Des Moines to Tonga.

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Distance: 10,615 km
Duration: 26h 25m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Tonga?

American Airlines, Fiji Airways, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: fijiairways.com

Flights from Des Moines to Vava'U International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 27h 35m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Vava'U International Airport via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 30h 38m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Vava'U International Airport via Denver, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 28h 20m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Vava'U International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 29h 25m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Vava'U International Airport via Denver, San Francisco, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 32h 4m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Vava'U International Airport via Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 32h 20m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 21h 35m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 23h 33m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $1,400–7,500

Flights from Des Moines to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Denver, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 21h 15m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $1,400–7,500

Flights from Des Moines to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 23h 37m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,400–7,500

Flights from Des Moines to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Phoenix, San Francisco, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 24h 55m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Des Moines to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 25h 52m
When: Monday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,400–7,500

Flights from Omaha to Vava'U International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 27h 23m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Vava'U International Airport via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 30h 2m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Vava'U International Airport via San Francisco, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 38h 1m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Vava'U International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 27h 25m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Vava'U International Airport via Denver, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 28h 10m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Vava'U International Airport via Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 29h 25m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Vava'U International Airport via Denver, San Francisco, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 31h 40m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 23h 36m
When: Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,600–8,500

Flights from Omaha to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 22h 57m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Omaha to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 21h 7m
When: Monday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Omaha to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Denver, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 21h 5m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Omaha to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 22h 20m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Omaha to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Denver, San Francisco, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 25h 40m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,500–8,000

Flights from Kansas City to Vava'U International Airport via Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 25h 40m
When: Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price: $1,200–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Vava'U International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 27h 55m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Vava'U International Airport via San Francisco, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 29h 42m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Vava'U International Airport via Phoenix, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 27h 25m
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,200–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Vava'U International Airport via Denver, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 28h 25m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price: $1,200–6,500

Flights from Kansas City to Vava'U International Airport via Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nadi

Ave. Duration: 29h
When: Tuesday
Estimated price: $1,200–6,500

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