There are 2 ways to get from Tonga to Cook Islands by plane
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Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport
best- Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane TBU - RAR
11h$783–2,342Fly from Vava'U International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane VAV - RAR
20h 39m$498–1,754
Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tonga to Cook Islands is to fly which costs $490 - $1,800 and takes 20h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Tonga to Cook Islands is to fly which takes 11h and costs $750 - $2,400.
The distance between Tonga and Cook Islands is 1614 km.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Tonga to Cook Islands, including transfers.
Cook Islands is 23h behind Tonga. It is currently 10:04 PM in Tonga and 11:04 PM in Cook Islands.
There are 242+ hotels available in Cook Islands.
What companies run services between Tonga and Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 11m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,300
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,300
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