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
11h$782–2,342Fly from Vava'U International Airport
- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane VAV - RAR
19h 39m$887–3,454
Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $750 - $2,400 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 11h and costs $750 - $2,400.
The distance between Tonga and Rarotonga is 1614 km.
It takes approximately 11h to get from Tonga to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 23h behind Tonga. It is currently 2:54 AM in Tonga and 3:54 AM in Rarotonga.
There are 241+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Tonga and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand flies from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 5 times a week.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,300
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,400
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