Money hackKeep two cards in two places
Carry one card in your wallet and hide a backup in your bag, so one lost wallet never ends the trip.
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✈️ Cheap flights to Tuvalu
Compare fares to Tuvalu from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Funafuti Intl (FUN). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
🛬 Airports in Tuvalu
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUN | Funafuti Intl | Funafuti | Regional |
Funafuti International Airport is the only international gateway, with flights from Fiji. Cargo-passenger ships occasionally sail from Fiji, but there are no land borders.
📅 Best time to fly to Tuvalu
Best: May to October – the slightly drier, trade-wind season brings fresher breezes and calmer conditions for boat trips.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and November – warm with increasing showers, but still good windows for snorkelling.
Avoid: December to March – the wetter season brings heavier rain, higher humidity and the possibility of tropical cyclones.
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⏱️ Flight times to Tuvalu
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Funafuti | 15,239 km | 19 h 00 min* | |
| New York → Funafuti | 12,056 km | 15 h 10 min | |
| Los Angeles → Funafuti | 8,082 km | 10 h 25 min | |
| Chicago → Funafuti | 10,878 km | 13 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Funafuti | 11,465 km | 14 h 30 min | |
| San Francisco → Funafuti | 7,933 km | 10 h 15 min | |
| Toronto → Funafuti | 11,557 km | 14 h 35 min | |
| Paris → Funafuti | 15,503 km | 19 h 20 min* | |
| Frankfurt → Funafuti | 15,318 km | 19 h 05 min* | |
| Dubai → Funafuti | 13,804 km | 17 h 20 min* | |
| Delhi → Funafuti | 11,636 km | 14 h 40 min | |
| Mumbai → Funafuti | 12,023 km | 15 h 10 min | |
| Singapore → Funafuti | 8,405 km | 10 h 50 min | |
| Sydney → Funafuti | 4,025 km | 5 h 30 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Tuvalu
- Funafuti – The main atoll and home of the capital, with a huge lagoon, the airport and most guesthouses.
- Funafuti Conservation Area – A protected stretch of reef, lagoon and islets that offers the country's best snorkelling and birdlife.
- Fongafale – The narrow strip where government buildings, markets and village life are concentrated.
- Nanumea – A remote outer atoll with a striking historic church, wartime remains and traditional village life.
- Nukufetau – A quiet atoll with a broad lagoon and WWII airfield history, reached by the inter-island ship.
- Vaitupu – One of the largest islands, known for its historic secondary school and strong community traditions.
💡 Flight hacks
Flights hackBe flexible by a few days
Use a fare calendar view and move your trip by one or two days – mid-week departures are usually the cheapest.
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights to Tuvalu: questions
What is the main airport in Tuvalu?
The main international airport is Funafuti Intl (FUN) in Funafuti.
How long is the flight from London to Tuvalu?
A nonstop flight from London to Funafuti covers about 15,239 km and takes around 19 h 00 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Tuvalu?
May to October – the slightly drier, trade-wind season brings fresher breezes and calmer conditions for boat trips.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Tuvalu?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and November – warm with increasing showers, but still good windows for snorkelling.
Do I need a visa to fly to Tuvalu?
It depends on your passport. See our Tuvalu visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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