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There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Ha‘apai by plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Lifuka Island Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)plane plane SYD - HPA
    17h 22m
    $199–746

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Vava'U International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vava'U International Airport (VAV)plane plane SYD - VAV
    2. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    26h 8m

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly to Lifuka Island Airport

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA)plane plane OAG - HPA
    22h 13m
    $300–1,032

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane plane SYD - TBU
    2. Take the ferry from Nuku'alofa to Pangaiferry ferry
    25h 7m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration17h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,758.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 22m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Ha‘apai, Tonga?

Qantas, Lulutai Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) 5 times a week.

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