How long is the flight from California to Tonga?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Tonga you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Nuku‘alofa takes 14h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Nuku‘alofa takes 20h on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Tonga?

Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tonga

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tonga?

Prices for flights from California to Tonga are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tonga?

As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Tonga.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tonga?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Tonga.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tonga?

The required travel and health documents for your Tonga trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tonga. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:55 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

TBU

29h 50m

1 stop

5:40 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

27h 25m

1 stop

$929Fiji Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 2

11:55 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

TBU

29h 50m

1 stop

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,017Fiji Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

5:55 pm - 10:35 am

LAX

TBU

20h 40m

2 stops

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,103Fiji Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 2

11:55 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

TBU

29h 50m

1 stop

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,134Fiji Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

11:55 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

TBU

29h 50m

1 stop

5:40 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,164Fiji Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

11:55 pm - 10:35 am

LAX

TBU

14h 40m

1 stop

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,174Fiji Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16

11:55 pm - 3:55 pm

LAX

TBU

20h 00m

1 stop

5:40 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,214Fiji Airways

Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18

11:55 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

TBU

29h 50m

1 stop

5:00 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,223Fiji Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27

11:55 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

TBU

29h 50m

1 stop

5:40 am - 4:26 pm

TBU

LAX

30h 46m

3 stops

$1,240Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 2

10:35 pm - 1:45 am

SFO

TBU

31h 10m

1 stop

5:40 am - 8:57 pm

TBU

SFO

35h 17m

2 stops

$1,317Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Aug 4

Fiji Airways flights from California to Tonga

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Fiji Airways

Sep 2

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

29h 50m

1 stop

TBU1:45 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Oct 2

TBU5:40 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$929

Fiji Airways

Sep 9

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

29h 50m

1 stop

TBU1:45 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sep 16

TBU11:20 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$1,017

Fiji Airways

May 16

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

29h 50m

1 stop

TBU1:45 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

May 29

TBU4:55 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

16h 10m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$1,068

Air New Zealand flights from California to Tonga

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Air New Zealand

Aug 4

SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco

16h 40m

1 stop

TBU10:45 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sep 9

TBU3:50 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco

$1,585

Air New Zealand

Jun 16

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

16h 35m

1 stop

TBU10:45 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Jun 30

TBU11:55 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

LAX12:05 pmLos Angeles

$1,795

Air New Zealand

May 27

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

27h 20m

1 stop

TBU9:30 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Jun 16

TBU11:55 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

LAX12:05 pmLos Angeles

$1,890

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Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 10/2

5:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$929

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 9/16

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,017

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

5:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops20h 40m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 10/2

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,103

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 9/16

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,134

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sat 9/12

5:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,164

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Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 40m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 9/16

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,174

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Thu 6/11

11:55 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Thu 6/18

5:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,214

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Thu 8/27

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,223

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Wed 9/2

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 10/2

5:40 am-4:26 pm

3 stops30h 46m

$1,240

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO - TBU

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Sat 7/25

10:35 pm-1:45 am

1 stop31h 10m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Tue 8/4

5:40 am-8:57 pm

2 stops35h 17m

$1,317

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tonga?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from California to Tonga. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $445. The month of September is another great option to travel to Tonga, with average flight prices from California averaging around $445.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tonga?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tonga?
As of May 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Tonga.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tonga?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Tonga.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tonga?
The required travel and health documents for your Tonga trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Tonga. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $595	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 241 reviews		Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,145	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 642 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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