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)plane TBU - RAR
16h 55m$675–1,934Fly from Vava'U International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane VAV - RAR
19h 49m$378–1,454
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 $370 - $1,500 and takes 19h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 16h 55m and costs $650 - $2,000.
The distance between Tonga and Rarotonga is 1614 km.
It takes approximately 16h 55m to get from Tonga to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 23h behind Tonga. It is currently 3:32 PM in Tonga and 4:32 PM in Rarotonga.
There are 230+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Tonga and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, and Jetstar 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 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,400
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,800
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,500
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,800
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