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$274+ Direct flights to Rarotonga

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Rarotonga found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RAR
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 17 September 2025.

Mon 10/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Sun 16/1121:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$631
Thu 13/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Fri 14/1121:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$649
Sat 29/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1221:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$651
Mon 1/1215:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1221:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$658
Sat 1/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Fri 7/1121:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$659
Mon 1/1215:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1221:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$664
Mon 29/915:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1121:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$666
Thu 4/1215:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1221:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$673
Mon 10/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Fri 14/1121:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 15/9$686
Sat 15/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1121:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$688
Thu 4/1215:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1221:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$691

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/11

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Tue 9/12

21:20-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

$651

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 16/11

21:05-00:25

Nonstop4h 20m

$663

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/12

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/12

21:20-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

$664

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/12

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 13/12

21:20-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

$673

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/12

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Thu 11/12

21:20-00:45

Nonstop4h 25m

$673

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/11

15:10-20:10

Nonstop4h 00m

Rarotonga

Wed 26/11

21:05-00:25

Nonstop4h 20m

$694

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Rarotonga

Wed 18/2

21:05-00:25

Nonstop4h 20m

$730

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Rarotonga

Wed 18/2

21:05-00:25

Nonstop4h 20m

$730

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 9/10

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Tue 14/10

02:05-05:45

Nonstop4h 40m

$731

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/3

14:55-18:10

Nonstop4h 15m

$741

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Rarotonga

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights to Rarotonga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rarotonga. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar 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
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
474 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals 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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Rarotonga to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Rarotonga?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Rarotonga will cost users approximately $539. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Rarotonga, you can expect to pay around $1,300.

  • 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 $995.

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