There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Tonga by plane or car
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Fly Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)SYD - TBU
8h 28m$252–784Fly Sydney International Airport to Vava'U International Airport
- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)SYD - VAV
11h 7m$437–2,159Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
- Drive from Sydney to Orange Airport (OAG)
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)OAG - TBU
11h 10m$602–2,066
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tonga is to fly which costs $250 - $800 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tonga is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $250 - $800.
The distance between Sydney and Tonga is 3620 km.
It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Sydney to Tonga, including transfers.
Tonga is 2h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 4:33 PM in Sydney and 6:33 PM in Tonga.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tonga?
Qantas, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) twice daily.
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- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 2m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–750
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Vava'U International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–2,100
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
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