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24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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Flights to Tonga in 2024

Find the latest flights to Tonga in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$599

Return from

$498

One-way from

$250
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Tonga

Average price of flights to Tonga by month

Plan your trip to Tonga by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Tonga is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Tonga (average of $289). Flying to Tonga in December will prove the most costly (average of $435). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$606

February

$555

March

$553

April

$567

May

$609

June

$654

July

$616

August

$604

September

$631

October

$475

November

$629

December

$714

Peak season

Tonga’s peak tourist season corresponds with its long ‘dry’ season between May and November, when temperatures are slightly cooler and there is less chance of rain. The majority of visitors arrive between July and September to escape the winter cold in Australia and New Zealand, and this also coincides with Tonga’s whale watching season when these magnificent creatures can be seen migrating through the islands. If you plan to visit during this period, expect higher accommodation rates and flight ticket prices.

Off season

Tonga’s ‘wet’ season stretches from late-November to the start of May, with higher temperatures and humidity expected, together with regular downpours. It is more pronounced in the northern islands which lie closer to the Equator, and the heaviest rainfall usually occurs in February and March. This is also cyclone season in Tonga, and while storms are usually short-lived, they can be intense. If you decide to visit in the ‘wet’ season, the weather may not be on your side, but you will benefit from heavily reduced accommodation and flight ticket deals.

Temperature and rainfall in Tonga by month

Plan your trip to Tonga by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

TBU

Temperature

22 - 27 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Tonga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Tonga. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

If you are planning on visiting Tonga during the ‘dry’ season months of May through to November, try and book your flights as early as possible to get the best deals due to the increased demand for flight tickets during this period. This is particularly true during the Australian and New Zealand school holiday periods and Christmas/New Year when many expat Tongans are traveling home to visit family. If you are traveling in the ‘wet’ season, you should be able to pick up some good flight deals, even if you’re booking last minute.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Tonga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tonga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tonga. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Tonga, see what other customers have to say about Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.0
Very Good
261 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

What is good to know if travelling to Tonga?

  • If you think New Zealand’s Haka is the only warrior dance on the rugby field, then think again. Tonga has its own pre-game ritual known as the Sipi Tau, designed to intimidate the team’s opponents.
  • Tonga is a lesser-known neighbour of one of the South Pacific’s most popular island destinations, Fiji, which lies just to the northwest.
  • How long is the flight to Tonga?

    Flights from Auckland to Tonga – 2 hours 55 minutes. Flights from Christchurch to Tonga – 5 hours 45 minutes. Flights from Wellington to Tonga – 5 hours 20 minutes. Flights from Queenstown to Tonga– 6 hours 05 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Tonga?

    There are direct flights to Tonga from Auckland throughout the week with both Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. Virgin usually offers slightly cheaper flight tickets, but you can get some good “early bird” deals with Air New Zealand at certain times of the year. From most other New Zealand cities, including Christchurch and Wellington, the most direct route for flights to Tonga is connecting through Auckland first.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    The Fua?amotu International Airport is located on the south side of Tonga’s main island, Tongatapu, around 35 kilometres from the country’s capital city, Nuku?alofa. It is the only airport in Tonga currently receiving international flights and the main transport hub for the country, with domestic connections available through to ‘Eua, Lifuka, Niuafo’ou, Niuatoputapu and the main tourist island, Vava’u. There are no public transport options from Fua’amotu Airport or shuttle bus services, and the primary means of transport for most arriving tourists is with one of the metered taxis which operate from outside of the terminal building. It’s also worth checking with your hotel or guesthouse if they provide an airport pick-up service which may be free or cheaper than the cost of a taxi. For those looking to self-drive around the island, there are a number of car hire desks located within the terminal, but you will get the best deals if you pre-book your rental car.

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