How long is the flight from California to Tongatapu?

Flight times from California to Tongatapu vary, but if you’re flying out of San Francisco and flying into Nuku‘alofa (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 16h on average. Another popular route from California to Tongatapu is flying from Los Angeles to Nuku‘alofa, which will take roughly 22h 10m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tongatapu

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

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tongatapu.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tongatapu can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tongatapu. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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11:55 pm - 1:45 amLAX Los Angeles-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

29h 50m1 stop Nadi

5:00 am - 1:05 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-LAX Los Angeles

28h 05m1 stop Nadi

$1,050Fiji Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

10:35 pm - 1:50 amLAX Los Angeles-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

30h 15m1 stop Nadi

5:40 am - 12:00 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-LAX Los Angeles

27h 20m1 stop Nadi

$1,064Fiji Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

11:10 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

21h 55m1 stop Nadi

5:40 am - 1:40 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,076Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

11:10 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

21h 55m1 stop Nadi

5:40 am - 1:40 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,079Fiji Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

6:59 pm - 5:05 pmSFO San Francisco-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

26h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

4:55 pm - 1:40 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-SFO San Francisco

16h 45m1 stop Nadi

$1,145Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

11:05 pm - 1:50 amSFO San Francisco-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

30h 45m1 stop Nadi

5:40 am - 5:24 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-SFO San Francisco

32h 44m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles

$1,190Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10

6:59 pm - 1:45 amSFO San Francisco-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

34h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Nadi

10:55 am - 11:55 amTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,219Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

10:05 pm - 2:35 pmSFO San Francisco-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

20h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:50 pm - 11:55 amTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,282Air New Zealand

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 14

10:10 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

20h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

10:40 pm - 1:20 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-LAX Los Angeles

34h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,321Air New Zealand

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11

4:10 pm - 2:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

26h 25m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

2:50 pm - 9:26 pmTBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl-LAX Los Angeles

26h 36m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$1,519Air New Zealand

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 7

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Fiji Airways flights from California to Tongatapu

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Fiji Airways

Sep 21

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles

29h 50m

1 stop

TBU1:45 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Oct 7

TBU5:00 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

28h 05m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

$1,050

Fiji Airways

Jan 13

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles

30h 15m

1 stop

TBU1:50 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Jan 20

TBU5:40 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles

$1,064

Fiji Airways

Sep 19

SFO11:10 pmSan Francisco

21h 55m

1 stop

TBU5:05 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sep 26

TBU5:40 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco

$1,076

Air New Zealand flights from California to Tongatapu

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Air New Zealand

Sep 21

SFO10:05 pmSan Francisco

20h 30m

1 stop

TBU2:35 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Oct 14

TBU2:50 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

17h 05m

1 stop

SFO11:55 amSan Francisco

$1,282

Air New Zealand

Sep 7

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

20h 25m

1 stop

TBU2:35 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sep 11

TBU10:40 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

$1,321

Air New Zealand

Sep 21

LAX4:10 pmLos Angeles

26h 25m

2 stops

TBU2:35 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Oct 7

TBU2:50 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

26h 36m

2 stops

LAX9:26 pmLos Angeles

$1,519

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Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX Los Angeles - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 10/7

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,050

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX Los Angeles - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Wed 1/13

10:35 pm-1:50 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 1/20

5:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,064

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO San Francisco - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

11:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sat 9/26

5:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,076

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO San Francisco - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

11:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sat 9/26

5:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$1,079

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO San Francisco - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

6:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops26h 06m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sat 9/26

4:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$1,145

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO San Francisco - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

11:05 pm-1:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Tue 11/10

5:40 am-5:24 pm

2 stops32h 44m

$1,190

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO San Francisco - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

6:59 pm-1:45 am

2 stops34h 46m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Mon 9/28

10:55 am-11:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,219

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San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO San Francisco - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

10:05 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 10/14

2:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop17h 05m

$1,282

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX Los Angeles - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Mon 9/7

10:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 9/11

10:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,321

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX Los Angeles - TBU Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

4:10 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 10/7

2:50 pm-9:26 pm

2 stops26h 36m

$1,519

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tongatapu?

The cheapest month to fly to Tongatapu from California is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $885, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Tongatapu, with average flight prices from California averaging around $888.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Tongatapu?
Prices for flights from California to Tongatapu are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Tongatapu?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Tongatapu.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Tongatapu?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Tongatapu.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Tongatapu?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Tongatapu can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Tongatapu. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $742	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 252 reviews		Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,060	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 659 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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