How long is the flight from California to Tongatapu?

Flight times from California to Tongatapu vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Nuku‘alofa (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 16h 35m on average. Another popular route from California to Tongatapu is flying from San Francisco to Nuku‘alofa, which will take roughly 21h 30m. 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 and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from California to Tongatapu

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Prices for flights from California to Tongatapu are updated daily.

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As of June 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 - 1:05 am

LAX

TBU

29h 10m

1 stop

5:40 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,083Fiji Airways

Sun, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 21

11:55 pm - 1:45 am

LAX

TBU

29h 50m

1 stop

5:40 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

27h 25m

1 stop

$1,169Fiji Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 21

11:55 pm - 1:05 am

LAX

TBU

29h 10m

1 stop

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,182Fiji Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Thu, Sep 10

11:55 pm - 1:05 am

LAX

TBU

29h 10m

1 stop

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,194Fiji Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 9

11:55 pm - 10:35 am

LAX

TBU

14h 40m

1 stop

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,211Fiji Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 7

11:55 pm - 10:35 am

LAX

TBU

14h 40m

1 stop

5:00 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,214Fiji Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20

11:55 pm - 10:35 am

LAX

TBU

14h 40m

1 stop

11:20 am - 1:05 pm

TBU

LAX

21h 45m

1 stop

$1,220Fiji Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Sep 11

6:56 pm - 10:35 am

SFO

TBU

19h 39m

2 stops

4:55 pm - 1:40 pm

TBU

SFO

16h 45m

1 stop

$1,307Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 18

11:00 am - 8:55 am

SAN

TBU

24h 55m

2 stops

10:05 am - 7:49 pm

TBU

SAN

30h 44m

2 stops

$1,688Air New Zealand

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 23

2:30 pm - 8:20 pm

SAN

TBU

32h 50m

2 stops

10:05 am - 7:49 pm

TBU

SAN

30h 44m

2 stops

$1,707Air New Zealand

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 23

Fiji Airways flights from California to Tongatapu

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Fiji Airways

Nov 14

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

15h 00m

1 stop

TBU10:35 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Nov 23

TBU11:20 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,080

Fiji Airways

Aug 16

LAX11:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

29h 10m

1 stop

TBU1:05 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Aug 21

TBU5:40 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,083

Fiji Airways

Nov 10

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

30h 15m

1 stop

TBU1:50 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Nov 19

TBU4:00 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

17h 00m

1 stop

LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,135

Air New Zealand flights from California to Tongatapu

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Air New Zealand

Nov 13

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 45m

1 stop

TBU8:55 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Nov 25

TBU11:20 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,315

Air New Zealand

Nov 13

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

39h 45m

1 stop

TBU8:55 amNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Nov 19

TBU9:35 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

34h 40m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,335

Air New Zealand

Nov 12

LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

27h 10m

1 stop

TBU8:20 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Nov 21

TBU9:35 pmNuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

43h 36m

2 stops

LAX8:11 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,345

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LAX - TBU

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Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/16

11:55 pm-1:05 am

1 stop29h 10m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 8/21

5:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,083

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/15

11:55 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 8/21

5:40 am-1:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,169

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

11:55 pm-1:05 am

1 stop29h 10m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Thu 9/10

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,182

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

11:55 pm-1:05 am

1 stop29h 10m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 9/9

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,194

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 40m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Mon 9/7

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,211

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/17

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 40m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Thu 8/20

5:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,214

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/30

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 40m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 9/11

11:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,220

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San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO - TBU

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

6:56 pm-10:35 am

2 stops19h 39m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Fri 9/18

4:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$1,307

San DiegoNuku‘alofa

SAN - TBU

SANTBU

San Diego

Sat 11/14

11:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops24h 55m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Mon 11/23

10:05 am-7:49 pm

2 stops30h 44m

$1,688

San DiegoNuku‘alofa

SAN - TBU

SANTBU

San Diego

Thu 11/12

2:30 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Mon 11/23

10:05 am-7:49 pm

2 stops30h 44m

$1,707

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Tongatapu?

The cheapest month to fly to Tongatapu from California is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $445, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Tongatapu, with average flight prices from California averaging around $445.

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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 June 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 8.1 243 reviews		Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,145	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 645 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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