Cheap flights from Auckland to Rarotonga from $259
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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RAR
17 Sep — 24 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga are usually found in June or February, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 August 2026.
Thu 10/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 16/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 14/8$557
Sat 12/915:10 -
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Wed 16/922:05 -
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Deal found 12/8$560
Thu 10/915:10 -
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Sun 13/922:05 -
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Deal found 16/8$565
Mon 7/915:10 -
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Sun 13/922:05 -
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Deal found 12/8$594
Sat 5/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 13/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 12/8$601
Best flights from Auckland to Rarotonga
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
Mon 25/115:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Fri 5/221:05 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 14/8$519
Sun 10/115:10 -
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Thu 11/214:55 -
Nonstop4h 15m
Deal found 15/8$775
Thu 10/915:10 -
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Wed 16/922:05 -
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Deal found 12/8$562
Thu 10/915:10 -
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Sun 13/922:05 -
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Deal found 16/8$565
Sat 31/1015:10 -
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Wed 4/1115:30 -
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Deal found 16/8$580
Fri 8/115:10 -
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Wed 24/214:55 -
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Deal found 16/8$799
Sat 5/915:10 -
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Wed 9/922:05 -
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Deal found 12/8$621
Thu 3/915:10 -
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Sun 6/922:05 -
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Deal found 14/8$638
Mon 31/815:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 2/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 13/8$694
Direct flights from Auckland to Rarotonga
Explore direct flight options from Auckland to Rarotonga based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
Mon 25/115:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Fri 5/221:05 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 14/8$519
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Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 28/215:30 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 13/8$523
Thu 10/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 16/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 14/8$557
Sat 12/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 16/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 12/8$560
Thu 10/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 13/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 16/8$565
Sat 6/215:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Fri 12/221:05 -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 12/8$567
Last-minute flights from Auckland to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Rarotonga. Data last updated 18 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Sat 5/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 13/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 12/8$601
Mon 7/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 13/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 12/8$594
Thu 10/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 16/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 14/8$557
Thu 10/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Sun 13/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 16/8$565
Sat 12/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Wed 16/922:05 -
Nonstop4h 35m
Deal found 12/8$560
One-way flights from Auckland to Rarotonga
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Rarotonga. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
Thu 10/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 16/8$259
Thu 3/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 14/8$296
Thu 12/1109:35 -
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Deal found 14/8$306
Mon 14/915:10 -
Nonstop3h 55m
Deal found 14/8$325
Tue 8/1208:50 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 17/8$338
Wed 9/1215:10 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 14/8$340
Sun 6/1215:10 -
Nonstop4h 00m
Deal found 14/8$362
Find flight deals from Auckland to Rarotonga
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Rarotonga 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 18 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Rarotonga that are best for you.
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Return
Price
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Fastest return journey
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Mon 25/1
15:10-20:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Fri 5/2
21:05-00:25
Nonstop4h 20m
$519
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Thu 10/9
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Wed 16/9
22:05-00:40
Nonstop4h 35m
$562
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Thu 10/9
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Sun 13/9
22:05-00:40
Nonstop4h 35m
$565
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Sat 31/10
15:10-20:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Wed 4/11
15:30-18:50
Nonstop4h 20m
$580
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Sat 5/9
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Wed 9/9
22:05-00:40
Nonstop4h 35m
$621
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Thu 3/9
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Sun 6/9
22:05-00:40
Nonstop4h 35m
$638
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Mon 31/8
15:10-21:05
Nonstop3h 55m
Rarotonga
Wed 2/9
22:05-00:40
Nonstop4h 35m
$694
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Sun 10/1
15:10-20:10
Nonstop4h 00m
Rarotonga
Thu 11/2
14:55-18:10
Nonstop4h 15m
$775
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Fri 8/1
15:10-20:10
Nonstop4h 00m
Rarotonga
Wed 24/2
14:55-18:10
Nonstop4h 15m
$799
Cheapest one-way
AucklandRarotonga
AKL Auckland Intl - RAR Rarotonga
AKLRAR
Auckland Intl
Sat 2/1
15:10-20:05
Nonstop3h 55m
$296
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?
The price you pay for your flight from Auckland to Rarotonga may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 20 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga (average of $677). Flying from Auckland to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 AKL to RAR?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Rarotonga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
When flying from Auckland to Rarotonga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Auckland to Rarotonga flights typically cost between $585 and $829 in January.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $519 on Jetstar (25 Jan–5 Feb).
Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Rarotonga
Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Rarotonga. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 August 2026.
The most flights from AKL to RAR are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Auckland to Rarotonga delayed?
About 24% of weekly flights between Auckland and Rarotonga have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Rarotonga flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Rarotonga flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
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 18 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Auckland to Rarotonga to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
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What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Rarotonga?
If you wish to fly to Rarotonga from Auckland, then you need to book flights from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga. There are 4 flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR) per day to choose from. Flights to Rarotonga from Auckland Intl are available from 2 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 50m is how long a nonstop flight from Auckland to Rarotonga typically takes.
How popular is this Auckland to Rarotonga flight route?
Flights from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga have been viewed 4,744 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?
There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Rarotonga in 3h 55m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3011 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Rarotonga round-trip?
According to our current data, Jetstar ($250), and Air New Zealand ($519) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Rarotonga. Jetstar is 67% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Rarotonga?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Rarotonga on time: Virgin Atlantic (89%), United Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways (85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?
On average you can expect to pay $1,166 for a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga. The cheapest flight overall is $213 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Rarotonga) is currently priced at $563.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Rarotonga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga (average of $677). Flying from Auckland to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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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