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$248+ 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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RAR
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult

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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 1 July 2025.

Mon 25/815:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Wed 3/922:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Deal found 1/7$549
Wed 27/820:00AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/922:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$656
Wed 27/820:00AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/903:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/6$713

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Use the slider to find non-stop flights to Rarotonga within your budget. Price data is based on user searches made on Cheapflights. Over the past seven days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/8

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 3/9

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 35m

$549

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/8

20:00-01:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 3/9

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 35m

$656

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/8

20:00-01:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Tue 2/9

03:05-05:45

Nonstop4h 40m

$713

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/8

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$248

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/10

20:00-00:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$318

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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 1 July 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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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 $360. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Rarotonga, you can expect to pay around $1,308.

  • 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. March 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 $1,071.

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