There is 1 way to get from Rarotonga to Tongatapu by plane
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Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rarotonga to Tongatapu is to fly which costs $750 - $1,500 and takes 17h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rarotonga to Tongatapu is to fly which takes 17h 25m and costs $750 - $1,500.
The distance between Rarotonga and Tongatapu is 1615 km.
It takes approximately 17h 25m to get from Rarotonga to Tongatapu, including transfers.
Tongatapu is 23h ahead of Rarotonga. It is currently 3:25 AM in Rarotonga and 2:25 AM in Tongatapu.
There are 72+ hotels available in Tongatapu.
What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Tongatapu, Tonga?
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) once daily.
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- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
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