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Flying to Tonga

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight ticket found $360
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 24 mins
Possible destinations6
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week2

Find the cheapest time to fly to Tonga

Looking for the best ticket prices to Tonga? It looks like July is currently the cheapest time to fly.
May
from $431
Jun
from $430
Jul
from $360
Aug
from $398
Sep
from $360
Oct
from $466
Nov
from $360
Dec
from $430
Jan
from $406
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Which airlines fly direct to Tonga?

Frequently asked questions

Currently, Qantas is the only airline that flies direct to Tonga.
We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Tonga is currently September.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Tonga. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Tonga is $583. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest city to fly into is Fua`amotu; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Tongatapu Fua'amotu International.
The cheapest airport in Tonga is Tongatapu Fua'amotu International – we've found flights from $583.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Tonga is Wednesday, 4 September 2024, – to Tongatapu Fua'amotu International Airport.

Discover Tonga

What can I do in Tonga?

Go to Nuku’alofa, on Tongatapu, the capital of the country, and see the ancient Nukuleka Lapita Sites, then tour the Royal Palace and St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Outside of the main city, the natural attractions of this country are calling you; visit ‘Eua National Park, and hike its forested trails.

Hit the beaches of Fafa, Ofu, or the stretches on the Pangaimotu Islands, and find your very own private piece of paradise. Don’t forget to pop on your snorkel gear and dive below the shallow reef waters to see the rainbow fish and colourful corals. Read about how Tonga is one of the most affordable Oceanic destinations for Australian travellers.

What airlines fly to Tonga?

When is the best time to book?

  • As soon as possible. Rule of thumb is that planning your flights 6 months in advance will yield the cheapest fares.

What are the visa requirements?

Australians can enter Tonga for up to 30 days without a visa, but entry conditions are subject to change and it is important you check requirements before you leave. Please see the Smart Traveller advice page on Tonga for more information.

How long is the flight to Tonga?

  • Adelaide to Tonga – 13.5 hours
  • Brisbane to Tonga – 13 hours
  • Melbourne to Tonga – 8 hours
  • Perth to Tonga – 12.5 hours
  • Sydney to Tonga – 5 hours

When is the best time to visit Tonga?

  • Tonga averages 26-30°C annually, but the best time to visit is between May and October when the weather is at its driest.

What are the average costs in Tonga?

  • A cappuccino in Tonga costs approximately 6.25TOP ($3.70). 
  • The currency is in Tongan Pa’Anga (TOP).

What airport will I arrive at?

  • You will likely be directed to the Fua’amotu International Airport, which is the largest airport in the country. This airport has currency exchange, a duty-free shop, a café, gift stores, an airport lounge

How to get from the airport to town?

  • A taxi fare into Nuku’alofa from the airport costs approximately 40TOP ($23).
  • There are usually hotel transfers available (these need to be pre-booked), and there are mini buses as a public transportation option.

Any useful tips?

  • Most vendors and restaurants will only accept cash, so make sure you carry some with you on a day to day basis.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of November 2017