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Cheap flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands from $185

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RAR
17 Jun — 24 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cook Islands

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Cook Islands flight deals. Data was last updated 12 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$524

One-way from

$188

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$780

Good round-trip deal

$607 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/7-25/7
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Cook Islands
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Cook Islands
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Cook Islands.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to Cook Islands.

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cook Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cook Islands. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2025.

Sat 19/715:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Fri 25/722:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$524
Thu 4/915:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/903:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$645
Sun 20/720:00AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 30/723:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/6$729
Mon 14/708:30CHC - RAR
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Wed 23/722:05RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 10/6$742
Thu 24/707:40WLG - RAR
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Wed 30/722:05RAR - WLG
1 stop11h 15mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$782
Mon 14/718:40CHC - RAR
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/722:05RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$870
Sun 27/716:00CHC - RAR
1 stop7h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/803:05RAR - CHC
1 stop9h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$883
Thu 24/721:05WLG - RAR
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/703:05RAR - WLG
1 stop11h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$903
Sat 12/709:25DUD - RAR
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/722:05RAR - DUD
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$952
Sun 27/714:25NSN - RAR
2 stops9h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/803:05RAR - NSN
2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$980
Sun 27/710:45DUD - RAR
2 stops13h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/803:05RAR - DUD
2 stops15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$982
Sun 27/708:15WLG - RAR
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/822:05RAR - WLG
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,013

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Cook Islands that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Cook Islands

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/7

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 25/7

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 35m

$524

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/9

03:05-05:45

Nonstop4h 40m

$645

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/8

20:00-01:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 31/8

23:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

$724

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 14/7

08:30-21:05

1 stop10h 35m

Rarotonga

Wed 23/7

22:05-07:50

1 stop11h 45m

$742

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Thu 24/7

07:40-21:05

1 stop11h 25m

Rarotonga

Wed 30/7

22:05-07:20

1 stop11h 15m

$782

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 14/7

18:40-22:10

2 stops25h 30m

Rarotonga

Wed 23/7

22:05-07:50

1 stop11h 45m

$870

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

16:00-01:55

1 stop7h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/8

03:05-10:25

1 stop9h 20m

$883

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Thu 24/7

21:05-14:40

1 stop15h 35m

Rarotonga

Tue 29/7

03:05-12:25

1 stop11h 20m

$903

DunedinRarotonga

DUD - RAR

DUDRAR

Dunedin

Sat 12/7

09:25-21:05

1 stop9h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 25/7

22:05-08:50

1 stop12h 45m

$952

NelsonRarotonga

NSN - RAR

NSNRAR

Nelson

Sun 27/7

14:25-01:55

2 stops9h 30m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/8

03:05-16:25

2 stops15h 20m

$980

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cook Islands

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cook Islands from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to the Cook Islands

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cook Islands?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cook Islands (average of $430). Flying from New Zealand to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CK?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cook Islands. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 June 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Cook Islands at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Cook Islands?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Cook Islands. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Cook Islands flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cook Islands by month

Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cook Islands ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Cook Islands when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

Temperature in Cook Islands by month

Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cook Islands, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cook Islands. 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 Cook Islands. Reviews last updated 12 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from New Zealand to Cook Islands. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cook Islands?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cook Islands (average of $430). Flying from New Zealand to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cook Islands

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$320Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$561Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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