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Departure
Return
Price
AucklandRarotonga
AKL - RAR
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Mon 4/8
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Wed 13/8
22:05-00:40
Nonstop4h 35m
AucklandRarotonga
AKL - RAR
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Mon 4/8
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Tue 12/8
03:05-05:45
Nonstop4h 40m
AucklandRarotonga
AKL - RAR
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Fri 3/10
20:00-00:55
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Mon 6/10
22:20-02:00
Nonstop4h 40m
AucklandRarotonga
AKL - RAR
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Mon 11/8
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
AucklandRarotonga
AKL - RAR
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Wed 30/7
20:00-01:55
Nonstop3h 55m
AucklandRarotonga
AKL - RAR
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Fri 8/8
10:40-07:15
1 stop18h 35m
AucklandRarotonga
AKL - RAR
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Fri 11/7
06:15-07:15
2 stops23h 00m
Best time to book a flight to Rarotonga
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rarotonga
When is the best time to book a flight to Rarotonga?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
How long is the flight to Rarotonga?
On average, a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga takes 3 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Rarotonga from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Rarotonga?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Rarotonga should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to Rarotonga
The most flights from Auckland to Rarotonga are scheduled on a Saturday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rarotonga?
The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Rarotonga are Air New Zealand and Jetstar.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rarotonga?
The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Rarotonga are Jetstar and Air New Zealand.
Rainfall in Rarotonga by month
Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.
Temperature in Rarotonga by month
Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga
Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 8 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.
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Anonymous,May 2025
AKL - SFO
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Food
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Anonymous,May 2025
AKL - SFO
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Overall
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Anonymous,May 2025
AKL - SFO
FAQs about flying to Rarotonga
What is good to know if travelling to Rarotonga?- Visitors are not expected to tip while on the Cook Islands. It’s not part of the Islanders’ culture. Also, Rarotonga is a conservative place. Even Rarotongan women will cover up for the beach. Dress conservatively.
- There are four coral islets off Muri Beach: Mo tutapu, Oneroa, Koromiri and Taakoka.
- The Takitumu Conservation Area protects native birds and plants, particularly the Kakerori, the Rarotonga Flycatcher.
- Rarotanga’s cuisine is modern Pacific Rim – a fusion of Asian, Indian and French. Ika mata is a specialty on Rarotonga, it’s fish marinated in coconut and lime. Ika mata, with taro (the leaves of the taro are island spinach) appear on “island nights” menus.
- The Saturday market at Punanga Nui runs from 6am until noon. This is the place to pick up black pearls, hand-woven baskets and wooden souvenirs.
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