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Cheapest flights to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 July 2025.

Sat 2/815:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mJetstar

Sun 10/822:05RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 35mJetstar

Deal found 13/7$561

Mon 11/815:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/803:05RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7$649

Tue 26/816:15AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Tue 2/923:20RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/7$726

Best flights to Rarotonga
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 July 2025.

Sat 2/815:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mJetstar

Sun 10/822:05RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 35mJetstar

Deal found 13/7$561

Mon 11/815:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 19/803:05RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7$649

Tue 26/816:15AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Tue 2/923:20RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/7$726

Last-minute flights to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals to Rarotonga. Data last updated 13 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 20/708:55AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 45mAir New Zealand

Wed 30/723:20RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/7$914

Mon 21/715:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 25/703:30RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7$999

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/8

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 10/8

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 35m

$561

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Mon 8/9

23:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

$649

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

20:00-00:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Tue 21/10

22:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

$719

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

16:15-21:10

Nonstop3h 55m

$341

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/7

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$518

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Deals found on 12/7

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Rarotonga

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to the Cook Islands have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

7.5

Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

6.5

Okay

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Temperature and rainfall in Rarotonga by month

RAR

Temperature

22 - 26 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

FAQ about direct flights to Rarotonga

How much are direct flights to Rarotonga?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Rarotonga will cost users approximately $372. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Rarotonga, you can expect to pay around $1,432.
Which airlines fly direct to Rarotonga?
At the moment, Air New Zealand, Jetstar offer direct flights to Rarotonga. Air New Zealand is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Rarotonga.
How long is a direct flight to Rarotonga?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Rarotonga to last approximately 3h 45m on average. The quickest direct flight to Rarotonga at this time departs from Auckland (3h 45m), while the longest leaves from Auckland (3h 45m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Rarotonga?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Rarotonga, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. February may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Rarotonga, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Rarotonga?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Rarotonga is Auckland. A return direct flight from Auckland to Rarotonga typically costs around $1,167.

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