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How to get fromPapeete to Tongaby plane or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Papeete to Tonga by plane or car ferry

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  1. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane PPT - TBU
    15h 59m
    $1,095–10,335

  2. Fly Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Vava'U International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane PPT - VAV
    30h 43m
    $738–2,537

  3. Car ferry to Moorea-Temae Airport, fly to Fuaʻamotu International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Papeete Ferry Terminal to Mooreacarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane MOZ - TBU
    37h 5m
    $748–2,538

Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$517Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,733.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 59m

What companies run services between Papeete, French Polynesia and Tonga?

Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) 3 times a week.

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