There are 3 ways to get from Rarotonga to Vava'u Airport (VAV) by plane
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Fly Rarotonga International Airport to Vava'U International Airport
best- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)RAR - VAV
17h 45m$473–1,911Fly to Aitutaki, fly to Vava'U International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rarotongo Airport to Aitutaki Airport
- Fly from Aitutaki (AIT) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)AIT - VAV
21h 45m$453–1,781Fly Rarotonga International Airport to Nuku'Alofa Airport, fly to Pago Pago Airport, fly to Vava'u Airport
- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)RAR - TBU
- Fly from Nuku'Alofa Airport to Pago Pago Airport
- Fly from Pago Pago Airport to Vava'u Airport
21h 10m
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rarotonga to Vava'u Airport (VAV) is to fly which costs $450 - $1,800 and takes 21h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rarotonga to Vava'u Airport (VAV) is to fly which takes 17h 45m and costs $470 - $2,000.
The distance between Rarotonga and Vava'u Airport (VAV) is 1513 km.
It takes approximately 17h 45m to get from Rarotonga to Vava'u Airport (VAV), including transfers.
Vava'u Airport (VAV) is 23h ahead of Rarotonga. It is currently 8:48 PM in Rarotonga and 7:48 PM in Vava'u Airport (VAV).
There are 13+ hotels available in Vava'u Airport (VAV).
What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Vava'u Airport (VAV), Tonga?
Air New Zealand, Lulutai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) 6 times a week.
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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
- Website
- lulutai-airlines.to
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Vava'U International Airport via Auckland, Fuaʻamotu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–2,100
Flights from Aitutaki to Vava'U International Airport via Rarotonga International Airport, Auckland, Fuaʻamotu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,600
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Vava'U International Airport via Auckland, Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
Flights from Aitutaki to Vava'U International Airport via Rarotonga International Airport, Auckland, Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
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