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There are 5 ways to get from Irvine to Tonga by train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Vava'U International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)planeLAX - VAV
    20h
    $653–3,266

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)planeLAX - TBU
    19h 25m
    $539–1,942

  3. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Fuaʻamotu International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)planeSNA - TBU
    19h 38m
    $795–3,849

  4. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Irvine to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)planeSAN - TBU
    23h 1m
    $799–4,054

  5. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)planePSP - TBU
    25h 24m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration18h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$639Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Tonga?

United Airlines, Fiji Airways, and three other airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) 6 times a week.

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