There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Tongatapu by plane or car
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 Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane SYD - TBU
8h 18m$255–747Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU)plane OAG - TBU
11h 3m$412–1,576
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Tongatapu is to fly which costs $250 - $750 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Tongatapu is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $250 - $750.
The distance between Sydney and Tongatapu is 3620 km.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Sydney to Tongatapu, including transfers.
Tongatapu is 2h ahead of Sydney. It is currently 8:16 PM in Sydney and 10:16 PM in Tongatapu.
There are 80+ hotels available in Tongatapu.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Tongatapu, Tonga?
Qantas, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) twice daily.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–700
Flights from Orange Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Orange Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
- Website
- fijiairways.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Fuaʻamotu International Airport via Nadi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–700
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