There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Ha‘apai by plane or car
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Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Ha‘apai is to fly which costs $190 - $700 and takes 17h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Ha‘apai is to fly which takes 17h 12m and costs $190 - $700.
The distance between Sydney and Ha‘apai is 3758 km.
It takes approximately 17h 12m to get from Sydney to Ha‘apai, including transfers.
Ha‘apai is 2h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 2:18 AM in Sydney and 4:18 AM in Ha‘apai.
There are two+ hotels available in Ha‘apai.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ha‘apai, Tonga?
Qantas, Lulutai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) twice daily.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- lulutai-airlines.to
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport via Nuku'Alofa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,000
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport via Auckland, Nuku'Alofa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–1,100
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport via Nadi, Nuku'Alofa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Orange Airport to Lifuka Island Airport via Sydney International Airport, Nuku'Alofa
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 12m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,400
Flights from Orange Airport to Lifuka Island Airport via Sydney International Airport, Nadi, Nuku'Alofa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,700
Flights from Orange Airport to Lifuka Island Airport via Brisbane, Auckland, Nuku'Alofa
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
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