Auckland to Nuku'alofa (AKL–TBU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,246 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 41m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SQ4288cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
6:55 AM
NZST TI
10:45 AM
+13
2h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ972+1
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
6:55 AM
NZST TI
10:45 AM
+13
2h 50m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ970+1
NZ Air New Zealand
77W
10:45 AM
NZST TI
2:35 PM
+13
2h 50m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4285cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
789
10:45 AM
NZST TI
2:35 PM
+13
2h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4286cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
3:55 PM
NZST TI
7:45 PM
+13
2h 50m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ974+2
NZ Air New Zealand
32Q
5:48 PM
NZST TI
9:27 PM
+13
2h 39m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4290cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
32Q
11:55 AM
+13
2:00 PM
NZST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ973+1
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
11:55 AM
+13
2:00 PM
NZST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ971+1
NZ Air New Zealand
77W
3:50 PM
+13
5:50 PM
NZST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4289cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
789
3:50 PM
+13
5:50 PM
NZST
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4287+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
8:55 PM
+13
11:00 PM
NZST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ977
NZ Air New Zealand
32N
10:40 PM
+13
12:45 AM+1
NZST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4285+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
32N
10:40 PM
+13
12:45 AM+1
NZST
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
NAN Nadi 6h 20m CXFJNZ FJ Nadi (NAN) to Nuku'alofa flights
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Auckland to Nuku'alofa
1 carrier, 17 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,246 mi 2h 50m nonstop +1h ahead

AKL–TBU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 1,246 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–TBU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: SQ 8 32N, 32Q, 77W 2h39-2h50 Star Alliance SQ
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – NZ, SQ
32Q Airbus A321neo – NZ, SQ
77W Boeing 777-300ER – NZ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to TBU direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to TBU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
15
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Nuku'alofa is 1 hour ahead of Auckland.
AKL: NZST · TBU: +13

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 7:00 PM in Nuku'alofa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m gate to gate.

AKL–TBU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Nuku'alofa route.
Route details
Distance1,246 mi / 2,005 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights17 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: TBU
IATA / ICAOTBU / NFTF
TimezonePacific/Tongatapu
Elevation126 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to TBU flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Fua'amotu International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,246 miles.
1 airline operates flights from AKL to TBU: Air New Zealand.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nadi.
Nuku'alofa is 1 hour ahead of Auckland.
Yes, return flights from TBU to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to TBU

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to TBU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to TBU is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,246 miles (2,005 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nadi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.