There are 2 ways to get from Tonga to Rarotonga by plane
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Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport
best- Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)TBU - RAR
10h 40m$823–1,433Fly from Vava'U International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)VAV - RAR
10h 9m$687–2,654
Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $800 - $1,500 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 10h 9m and costs $650 - $2,700.
The distance between Tonga and Rarotonga is 1614 km.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Tonga to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 23h behind Tonga. It is currently 8:54 PM in Tonga and 9:54 PM in Rarotonga.
There are 221+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Tonga and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand flies from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.
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- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,200
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,600
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,900
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