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Nuku‘alofa
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FAQs - booking Tonga flights

  • Are there any airports in the United States that offer direct flights to Tonga?

    Direct flights from the United States to Tonga are not offered. Instead, you can plan on having anywhere from one to three layovers before you reach your final destination. There are a few airlines that commonly service flights with just one layover, and these include Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand.

  • If I am planning on visiting the scenic island group of Vava'u, what is the easiest way to get there from the United States?

    The island group known as Vava'u conveniently has its own international airport that travelers can arrive at, which is known as Lupepau’u International Airport. It can be found on the main island of Vavaʻu and is just a short drive from Neiafu, which is the capital of the island group.

  • What are the passport and visa requirements when traveling from the United States to Tonga?

    To travel to Tonga from the United States, you are required to have a passport that will be valid for at least six additional months after the end of your trip. Your passport will also need to have at least one blank page in order to receive a stamp upon arrival. If you are staying for 31 days or less, you are not required to obtain a tourist visa.

  • If I plan on renting a car in Tonga, what are some of the child seat laws I need to know about?

    If you plan on renting a car once your flight has landed in Tonga, keep in mind that the country does not have any official child seat laws, including for both the front and backseats, as well as when driving in taxis. Travelers are instead required to use their own judgment.

  • What is the best way to get to Tonga from the United States for the 'Eua Tourism Festival?

    When travelling from the United States to Tonga for the ‘Eua Tourism Festival, it is most convenient to fly into 'Eua Kaufana Airport (EUA), which is located on the main island of 'Eua, around a 25 minute drive from the island group’s capital of 'Ohonua. Keep in mind that this airport only services domestic flights, so you will first need to fly into either Lupepau’u International Airport or Fuaʻamotu International Airport.

  • If I will be visiting Fafa Island, what is the best way for me to get there from the United States?

    Travellers that will be visiting Fafa Island will first need to fly into Fuaʻamotu International Airport on the main island of Tongatapu. From there, they can then head to the nearby ferry terminal, where they can grab a ferry service that will bring them to Fafa island in approximately 30 minutes. 

  • How long is the flight to Tonga?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to Tonga takes 32h 06m, covering a distance of 6392 miles. The most popular route is Los Angeles - Nuku‘alofa with an average flight time of 18h 30m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Tonga?

    The cheapest ticket to Tonga from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $1,012. The most popular route is from Los Angeles to Nuku‘alofa and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,012.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Tonga?

    The next most popular destination is Vava'u (0.7%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tonga

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Tonga flight deals.
  • If you'd like to visit the main island of Tongatapu during your time in Tonga, you will want to fly into Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU). This airport can be conveniently found just a 30 to 35 minute drive from Nukuʻalofa, which is the country’s capital city.
  • One destination airport that is particularly popular amongst those that are travelling from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Tonga is Lupepau’u International Airport (VAV). While direct flights are not offered for this specific route, you will find flights that have one layover in Nadi and are typically operated by Fiji Airways.
  • Those that are departing from the west coast of the United States to go to Tonga will often fly out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). From this airport, you can find a selection of flights that only require one layover and are serviced by companies such as Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways.
  • Travellers leaving from the east coast of the United States will often depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). From this travel hub, you can find a variety of flights that have only two layovers and are operated by airlines like Air Canada and Air New Zealand.
  • If you plan on visiting any destination in the Niuatoputapu island group, you will want to fly into Niuatoputapu Airport (NTT). From here, you can take a taxi to other areas on the Niuatoputapu island, or grab a ferry to a different neighboring island, such as Niuafoʿou.
  • Many flights that are offered from the United States to Tonga are operated by the airline known as Fiji Airways. This company commonly has layovers in Nadi International Airport (NAN), which has three different lounges for travellers to rest in while waiting for their connecting flight to begin boarding.
  • Those that intend on visiting Lifuka Island, which is part of the Haʻapai Group of islands in the center of the country, should plan on flying into Lifuka Island Airport (HPA). It primarily services domestic flights, so you'll typically need to fly here from Lupepau’u International Airport or Fuaʻamotu International Airport.
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Top airlines flying to Tonga

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Tonga? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 695 reviews
81comfort
83boarding
88crew
79entertainment
83overall
76food
Airline reviews

The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

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The recline on the seat in front of me came back so that I was staring at the top of the man’s head in front of me the whole trip. He refused to bring his seat back up twice every time he was instructed to do so and only relented when he had a tray of good in front of him. And then right back in my lap!!! Horrible man!! I complained to the staff multiple times, but no one would address the issue. Otherwise, it would have been a perfect flight.

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight was canceled due to technical issue shortly before the check-in counters opened. Passengers were rebooked on a flight three days later. Request to be accommodated on Air Tahiti Nui could not be processed. Customer service sorted out the refund after calling and being put on hold for almost an hour.

The pilot tried to make up for lost time due to delays that were out of her control. She communicated the issues openly and clearly and made every effort to do what she could to alleviate issues.

2 of the 6 economy toilets were out of order. Drinks were not offered often enough - you have to order on-screen, which is often unavailable. Snacks and Milo ran out very early. Crew was fine but I think there was a sticking issue

The only thing that was less than excellent was the food server at dinner. (I had the chicken.) It wasn't that it was poorly heated or in difficult-to-open containers; it was just that it had a very peculiar taste. And I use that to describe not just the main course but the dessert as well. Very odd flavours for what seemed to be a mainstream item. I did like that the airline offered us a free glass of wine. The breakfast omelette wasn't bad, although it was quite bland.

No refunds for flights that I could not take due to Covid restrictions

Pros: "Regional flight so only one cabin attendant. Pleasant and attentive."
Cons: "Wider seats but tha'ts the nature of smaller aircraft"
Pros: "I would have liked for them to refund my ticket even though I asked them to. They ignored my request and I didn't get to go on to the plane but I still paid for it."
Cons: "A refunded plane ticket or voucher would have been better."
Pros: "The crew was excellent and we appreciated the ability to change seats after takeoff."

Business class seats and amenities were excellent, crew very attentive. Slept well. Food good, lounge experience nice. Would fly them again. A350 aircraft excellent, very quiet.

The flight attendants were extremely friendly and helpful. Everything ran on time. I highly recommend Fiji Airways.

The experience was lovely in every respect. The crews were delightful.

Very clean aircraft. Friendly staff. New plane. Food quality was good. Not my flavor but I saw the effort.

Fiji Business Class was value for money. Would do again for a long haul flight.

1.5Hrs to get from plane into terminal. Long wait. Flight to NZ 1 he late

Flight full. 'Volunteers' to check hand luggage. Checked hand luggage is lost

The part that really made for a poor trip was that we checked luggage, and it took 1.5 hrs. to get our luggage. This made it so we barely got to our next flight. We were the last ones on board.

Staff was very helpful, polite, efficient. Food was excellent. Business class seat very comfortable.

We recently flew on FIJI AIRLINES, what a breath of fresh air! From their customer service at the ticket counter/ Baggage check to the flight attendants on the plane! When I bought the tickets they were the least expensive too! I took a picture of one of the flight attendants scoop up a very fussy baby and walk her around the plane, to give her parents a break. I would love to submit, but don’t know how. Meals were great, also complimentary beer and wine was a pleasant surprise!

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