There are 5 ways to get from Tonga to Tahiti by plane, car ferry, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
best- Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane TBU - PPT
13h 20m$730–1,330Ferry to Eua, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
cheapest- Take the ferry from Nukualofa Eua Ferry Terminal to Eua Naufana Wharfferry
- Fly from Eua (EUA) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane EUA - PPT
18h 51m$379–1,445Fly Vava'U International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane VAV - PPT
12h 39m$635–2,442Fly Vava'U International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry
- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane VAV - MOZ
- Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry
26h 46m$644–2,142Fly Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry
- Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane TBU - MOZ
- Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry
25h 26m$549–1,830
Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tonga to Tahiti is to ferry and fly which costs $370 - $1,500 and takes 18h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tonga to Tahiti is to fly which takes 12h 39m and costs $600 - $2,500.
The distance between Tonga and Tahiti is 2727 km.
It takes approximately 13h 20m to get from Tonga to Tahiti, including transfers.
Tahiti is 23h behind Tonga. It is currently 9:37 PM in Tonga and 10:37 PM in Tahiti.
There are 679+ hotels available in Tahiti.
What companies run services between Tonga and Tahiti, French Polynesia?
Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice a week.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,100
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,400
Flights from Eua to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,400
Flights from Eua to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,500
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–6,000
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via Auckland, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 12m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,300–6,500
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from Eua to Fa'A'Ā International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $800–4,200
- Website
- airmoana.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport via Auckland, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,600
- Phone
- +689 40 46 11 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- vaearai.com
Car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–70
- Schedules at
- vaearai.com
- Adult one way
- $18
- Child (2-12 years) one way
- $10
- Vehicle
- $35–70
Car ferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–70
- Schedules at
- vaearai.com
- Adult one way
- $18
- Child (2-12 years) one way
- $10
- Vehicle
- $35–70
- Phone
- +676 770 9202
- [email protected]
Ferry from Nukualofa Eua Ferry Terminal to Eua Naufana Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- Eua Sea Transport Co
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