There are 2 ways to get from Tonga to Rarotonga by plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport
best- Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane TBU - RAR
16h 20m$832–2,342Fly from Vava'U International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane VAV - RAR
19h 49m$637–2,554
Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $600 - $2,600 and takes 19h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 16h 20m and costs $800 - $2,400.
The distance between Tonga and Rarotonga is 1614 km.
It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Tonga to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 23h behind Tonga. It is currently 7:45 AM in Tonga and 8:45 AM in Rarotonga.
There are 241+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Tonga and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Fiji Airways fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,400
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,400
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,700
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,500
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,300
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