A Samoan based airline Talofa Airways has announced direct flights between Vava’u and Pago Pago, as well as Vava’u and Apia commencing 14 November 2023.
There will be twice weekly flights on Tuesdays and Fridays from Vava’u to Pago Pago, and from Vava’u to Faleola Airport in Apia.
The airline has announced an initial fare of US$380 one-way. Children up to 23 months travel free.
Vava’u is Tongatapu’s most popular tourist destination. Tourists normally fly to Vava’u via Tongatapu as there are no direct flights to Vava’u from anywhere overseas.
The new direct schedule between Samoa and Vava’u would allow travelers from the United States to fly from Hawaii to Vava’u via Samoa.
There is also provision for Tongan travelers to fly from Vava’u to USA via Samoa instead of having to fly via Tongatapu and Fiji.