Private Jet Charter Funafuti (FUN) to Vava'u Island (VAV)

Fly privately from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) to Vava'u International Airport (VAV), a 1,340 km (724 nm) flight, from 1h 55m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $8,500 all-in.

Distance: 1,340 km
Fastest: 1h 55m
From: $8,500
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Funafuti to Vava'u Island?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
2h 38m
Est. price
$12,800
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
2h 18m
Est. price
$11,900
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
2h 16m
Est. price
$16,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
2h 14m
Est. price
$25,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
2h 10m
Est. price
$23,600
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
2h 02m
Est. price
$34,500
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
3h 37m
Est. price
$8,500
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	2h 38m	Non-stop	$12,800$8,500 – $17,000	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	2h 18m	Non-stop	$11,900$8,400 – $15,400	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	2h 16m	Non-stop	$16,200$10,000 – $22,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	2h 14m	Non-stop	$25,300$16,500 – $34,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	2h 10m	Non-stop	$23,600$16,300 – $30,900	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	2h 02m	Non-stop	$34,500$24,300 – $44,700	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	3h 37m	Non-stop	$8,500$6,400 – $10,600	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Funafuti to Vava'u Island non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 1,340 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 4h 20m
Range: 1,700km

about $10,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 2h 48m
Range: 2,450km

about $15,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 2h 54m
Range: 2,161km

about $17,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 2h 14m
Range: 3,150km

about $22,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Cessna Citation X+

Cessna

Pax: 9
Time: 2h 01m
Range: 6,300km

about $30,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 2h 13m
Range: 6,075km

about $34,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Funafuti to Vava'u Island in local time

Take off from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Vava'u International Airport (VAV) at about 12:55 local time, after 1h 55m in the air. Vava'u Island is 1 hour ahead of Funafuti.

Return flight: Vava'u Island to Funafuti

Empty legs near this route

No empty legs near Funafuti or Vava'u Island right now. They appear when an aircraft has to fly there empty, often at a fraction of the charter price.

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Funafuti to Vava'u Island price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $8,000; December is the dearest at about $9,600.

$9.6kDec: about $9,600
$9.4kJan: about $9,400
$9.3kFeb: about $9,300
$8.5kMar: about $8,500
$8.5kApr: about $8,500
$8.0kMay: about $8,000
$8.0kJun: about $8,000
$8.5kJul: about $8,500
$8.5kAug: about $8,500
$8.5kSept: about $8,500
$8.5kOct: about $8,500

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

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Our read of the market for Funafuti to Vava'u Island on your date.

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Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $15,400
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$3,850

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

3h 18m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

5h 13m door to door

You save 1h 56m each, 7h 42m for the group. The jet costs $2,910 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Funafuti to Vava'u Island cost?

$8,500 – $44,700

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $15,000 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Funafuti International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Vava'u International Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureFunafuti International Airport (FUN)Funafuti, Tuvalu ArrivalVava'u International Airport (VAV)Vava'u Island, Tonga

Fastest flight time: 1h 55mUp to 19 passengers

Funafuti to Vava'u Island, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Funafuti to Vava'u Island cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 1,340 km flight from Funafuti (FUN) to Vava'u Island (VAV) range from about $8,500 in the turboprops category to around $44,700 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Funafuti to Vava'u Island by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 1h 55m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Funafuti to Vava'u Island non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 1,340 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Funafuti to Vava'u Island?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Funafuti to Vava'u Island?

About $15,000 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Funafuti to Vava'u Island?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $8,000 and December about $9,600. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

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Aircraft for Funafuti to Vava'u Island

These jets can fly the 1,340 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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More private jet routes to Vava'u Island

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