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 $436). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
January
$624
February
$565
March
$567
April
$569
May
$607
June
$666
July
$629
August
$627
September
$642
October
$483
November
$639
December
$729
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.
TBU Temperature | 22 - 27 °C |
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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).
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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Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.
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Reviews
Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.