Freight / Cargo
Cargo
Primary Drop-Off and Pick-Up locations:
- Faleolo Int. Airport - Talofa Airways Ticket Office
- Tafuna Airport - Talofa Airways Ticket Office
- EMJ Logistics - Tongatapu
- Taufusi Head Office - Apia (drop-off only)
Our head office in Apia (Taufusi) is a drop-off point for cargo destined for Pago Pago and Tongatapu (extra charges apply). Cargo drop-offs at Taufusi may not be delivered to Faleolo Airport on the same day.
Please note that our cargo services are offered on a space-available basis.
SAMOA Cargo rates (between Samoa and American Samoa)
| Description | Quantity | Weight (Actual or Dimensional)* | Rate** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | 1 | Less than 1 lb | USD $15 WST $30 |
| Package | 1 | 1 to 5 lbs | USD $20 WST $40 |
| Package | 1 or more | 6 lbs and over | Cargo total weight over 5 lbs is multiplied by the rate of USD1.00 / WST2.50 per lbs + USD20.00 / WST40.00 fee respectively. |
TONGA Cargo rates (between Tongatapu and Samoa/American Samoa)
| Description | Quantity | Weight (Actual or Dimensional)* | Rate** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Envelope | 1 | Less than 1 lb | USD $40.00 TOP $70.00 WST $80.00 |
| Per piece | 1 | 1 to 5 lbs | USD $50.00 TOP $90.00 WST $100.00 |
| Per piece | 1 | 6 lbs and over | Cargo total weight over 5 lbs is multiplied by the rate of USD2.50/TOP6.00/WST6.50 per lbs + USD50.00/TOP90.00/WST100.00 fixed fee respectively. |
* Whichever is the greater of the two weights will be charged to the customer.
** The currency/rate is determined by the country the cargo originates from.
How to calculate the Dimensional Weight of your cargo piece(s):
STEP 1. Measure the length, height and width of your cargo item in inches with a tape measure. Include any handles or wheels in your measurements.
STEP 2. Multiply the three measurements together then divide the total by 166. Always round up to the next whole number to find the Total Dimensional Weight in lbs.
EXAMPLE: Length = 15 inches, Width = 20 inches, Height = 12 inches
Formula for Total Dimensional Weight = L x W x H / 166
Total Dimensional Weight = 15 x 20 x 12 / 166
Total Dimensional Weight = 21.69 (round up to the next whole number)
Total Dimensional Weight = 22 lbs
Example of price calculation over 11 lbs:
SAMOA Cargo Example 1 (Samoa - American Samoa):
Actual Weight = 12 lbs, Dimensional Weight = 5 lbs
Actual Weight is used because it is greater.
12lbs = WST $55.00
The Total Cargo cost is WST $55.00
TONGA Cargo Example 2 (Tongatapu - Samoa/American Samoa) :
Actual Weight = 80lbs, Dimensional Weight = 20 lbs
Actual Weight is used because it is greater.
80lbs = USD $190.00
The Total Cargo cost is USD $190.00