Q: 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 $714 and $1,173 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $673 on Multiple Airlines (20 Oct-23 Oct). Find deals

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Auckland to Rarotonga flights typically cost between $714 and $1,173 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $673 on Multiple Airlines (20 Oct-23 Oct). Find deals

Question 2

How popular is this Auckland to Rarotonga flight route?

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Flights from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga have been viewed 10,055 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 3

How long is the flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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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. Find deals

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Rarotonga round-trip?

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According to our current data, Jetstar ($340), and Air New Zealand ($584) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Rarotonga. Jetstar is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination. Find deals

Question 5

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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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 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from Auckland to Rarotonga 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.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Rarotonga

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The most flights from AKL to RAR are scheduled on a Saturday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

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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).

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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On average you can expect to pay $975 for a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga. The cheapest flight overall is $261 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Rarotonga) is currently priced at $537.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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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: Qantas Airways (77%), Jetstar (77%), United Airlines (76%).

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 22% on the overall cost on flights from Auckland to Rarotonga.

Question 14

How far in advance should I book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 29 days in advance to save up to 71% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 29 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $856, or $1,083 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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February can be a great time to fly to Rarotonga from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about $804. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $329. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to RAR?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Rarotonga in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Question 17

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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If you wish to fly to Rarotonga from Auckland, then you need to book flights from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga. There are 6 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 45m is how long a nonstop flight from Auckland to Rarotonga typically takes.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Rarotonga.

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Auckland to Rarotonga flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Rarotonga from Auckland by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Rarotonga with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Auckland to Rarotonga, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Rarotonga become cheaper?

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Auckland to Rarotonga flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$673
One-way from	$275
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$785
Good round-trip deal	$725 or less
Good one-way deal	$341 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$340	Average$646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$584	Average$843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Auckland to Rarotonga from $275

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga are usually found in February or March, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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