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
16h 20m$832–2,342Fly from Vava'U International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane VAV - RAR
22h 9m$637–2,454
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 $800 - $2,400 and takes 16h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tonga to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 16h 20m and costs $800 - $2,400.
The distance between Tonga and Rarotonga is 1614 km.
It takes approximately 16h 20m to get from Tonga to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 23h behind Tonga. It is currently 4:39 PM in Tonga and 5:39 PM in Rarotonga.
There are 239+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Tonga and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Fiji Airways fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–2,000
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,300
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,300
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,400
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Nadi, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $650–2,600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Fuaʻamotu International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,300
Flights from Vava'U International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Fuaʻamotu International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
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