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How to get fromTonga to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Tonga to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Vava'U International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane VAV - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    38h 4m
    $535–2,522

  2. Fly Vava'U International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane VAV - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    40h 22m
    $485–2,517

  3. Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane TBU - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    28h 4m
    $1,370–4,410

Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration39h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,988 mi
  • Duration: 38h 4m

What companies run services between Tonga and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tonga to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Vava'U International Airport (VAV) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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