$287+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

Peak season The largest of the Cook Islands, travellers book flights to Rarotonga for swimming, snorkeling, shopping, nightlife, island cuisine and a relaxed laid back vibe. The island’s interior is characterised by volcanic outcrops and rainforest, while many of the beaches are rimmed with coral reefs and marine life. The friendliness of Rarotonga’s locals make it a popular place to visit again and again. Most New Zealanders arrive on cheap flights to Rarotonga between June and August to escape the winter back home. This high season period can make finding flights to Rarotonga and hotels more difficult, so make reservations as early as possible. Christmas is also another busy period when many Cook Island natives come home for the holiday, be sure to book flight tickets well in advance. Off Season Rarotonga’s wet season and the threat of cyclones puts most people off from visiting during December to April. But in general the rainy season is characterised by short and heavy bursts of rain followed by sun. If you visit during this time you can find the cheapest flights to Rarotonga, plus plenty of accommodation, rental cars and dining options.

Flights from Auckland to Rarotonga – 3 hrs 50 mins Flights from Wellington to Rarotonga – 23 hrs 5 mins Flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga – 23 hrs Flights from Dunedin to Rarotonga – 20 hrs Which airlines operate flights to Rarotonga? Air New Zealand operates a flight to Rarotonga most days of the week. Less frequent flights are operated by Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Domestic carrier Air Rarotonga is always busy and operates up to flights a day between Rarotonga and Aitutaki and other sister islands of the Cooks group. How to get from the airport to the city centre? Rarotonga Airport (RAR) is located in the town of Avarua, 3km west of the downtown area. To get there you can catch public transport options of a bus or a taxi. The bus goes anti-clockwise round the island and passes by the RSA club across the road from the airport every 30 minutes. Taxis are located next to arrivals area. Many hotels have courtesy buses so check with your hotel when booking if they offer an airport pick-up service.

RAR stands for Rarotonga Airport. Codes like this one are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Travellers will need to book flights to Rarotonga (RAR) if they wish to fly to Rarotonga. The Rarotonga airport is 0.8 km from the city centre. On average, Rarotonga has 4 flights from Auckland per day from 3 airlines.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rarotonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rarotonga.

Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $213, while return flights cost around $361.

A return flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $892, however they can be found for as little as $215.

For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 km away from Rarotonga).