HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Tongatapu

$571+ Cheap flights from California to Tongatapu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TBU
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from California to Tongatapu with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from California to Tongatapu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Tongatapu flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,024
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$571
(oojo)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,498
From California to Tongatapu
Search Deals
One-way flight from California to Tongatapu
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($312 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from California to Tongatapu

Cheapest flights from California to Tongatapu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Tongatapu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:25 pmSFO - TBU
1 stop20h 30mFiji Airways
Wed 9/310:25 amTBU - SFO
1 stop23h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,024
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:45 pmLAX - TBU
1 stop13h 45mFiji Airways
Wed 12/2410:25 amTBU - LAX
1 stop22h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/14$1,073
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:53 pmSFO - TBU
2 stops25h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/310:25 amTBU - SFO
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,240
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/118:10 pmLAX - TBU
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/273:35 pmTBU - LAX
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/14$1,357
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2510:05 pmSFO - TBU
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/1512:20 pmTBU - SFO
1 stop20h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/14$1,515
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/3111:10 pmLAX - TBU
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/712:20 pmTBU - LAX
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$1,532
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/294:00 pmSAN - TBU
2 stops23h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 8/512:20 pmTBU - SAN
2 stops27h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/15$1,816
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/291:50 pmSAN - TBU
3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/512:20 pmTBU - SAN
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$2,419
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/208:40 pmLAX - TBU
2 stops44h 40mSingapore Airlines
Sat 7/2612:20 pmTBU - LAX
3 stops44h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/15$4,695

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Tongatapu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Tongatapu that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Tongatapu

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO - TBU

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

11:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 9/3

10:25 am-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,024

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Mon 12/8

10:45 pm-9:30 am

1 stop13h 45m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 12/24

10:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,073

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO - TBU

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

6:53 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 02m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Wed 9/3

10:25 am-6:13 pm

2 stops27h 48m

$1,240

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Thu 12/11

8:10 pm-10:10 am

1 stop17h 00m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sat 12/27

3:35 pm-10:40 am

1 stop16h 05m

$1,357

San FranciscoNuku‘alofa

SFO - TBU

SFOTBU

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

10:05 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Mon 9/15

12:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,515

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Thu 7/31

11:10 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Thu 8/7

12:20 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$1,532

San DiegoNuku‘alofa

SAN - TBU

SANTBU

San Diego

Tue 7/29

4:00 pm-11:10 am

2 stops23h 10m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Tue 8/5

12:20 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,816

San DiegoNuku‘alofa

SAN - TBU

SANTBU

San Diego

Tue 7/29

1:50 pm-11:10 am

3 stops25h 20m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Tue 8/5

12:20 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$2,419

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Sun 7/20

8:40 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops44h 40m

Nuku‘alofa Fua'Amotu Intl

Sat 7/26

12:20 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops44h 30m

$4,695

Los AngelesNuku‘alofa

LAX - TBU

LAXTBU

Los Angeles

Sat 8/16

11:55 pm-1:05 am

1 stop29h 10m

$571

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/15

Showing 1-10 of 13 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight from California to Tongatapu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tongatapu from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Tongatapu

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to TT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Tongatapu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

When flying from California to Tongatapu, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Tongatapu by month

Plan your trip to Tongatapu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Tongatapu ranges from 3.7 - 8.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.3 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Tongatapu when rainfall is around 3.7 in.

Temperature in Tongatapu by month

Plan your trip to Tongatapu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Tongatapu, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tongatapu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tongatapu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Tongatapu. Reviews last updated June 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Tongatapu, such as Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,308 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
199 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Tongatapu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Tongatapu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Tongatapu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Tongatapu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Tongatapu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Tongatapu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Tongatapu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for California to Tongatapu

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
San Francisco to Nuku‘alofa flights
Honolulu to Nuku‘alofa flights
O'Hare Intl to Nuku‘alofa flights
Seattle to Nuku‘alofa flights
Los Angeles to Nuku‘alofa flights
Baltimore to Nuku‘alofa flights
Dulles Intl to Nuku‘alofa flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Nuku‘alofa flights
Salt Lake City to Nuku‘alofa flights
San Diego to Nuku‘alofa flights
George Bush Intcntl to Nuku‘alofa flights
Newark to Nuku‘alofa flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Nuku‘alofa flights
Honolulu to Vava'u flights
Boston to Nuku‘alofa flights
Orlando to Nuku‘alofa flights
Miami to Nuku‘alofa flights
Fort Lauderdale to Nuku‘alofa flights
Portland to Nuku‘alofa flights
San Jose to Nuku‘alofa flights
Santa Rosa to Nuku‘alofa flights

Top 2 airlines flying from California to Tongatapu

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Tongatapu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$638Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$994Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.