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Cheap flights from Nelson to Rarotonga from $513

NSN — RAR
5 Oct — 12 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Rarotonga

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to Rarotonga

Sun 18/1016:20 -
2 stops51h 45m
Sun 25/1021:25 -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 3/9$1,133
Sat 17/1017:45 -
2 stops49h 20m
Sat 24/1021:25 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 2/9$1,303
Sat 17/1006:40 -
3 stops12h 25m
Sat 24/1021:25 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 2/9$1,456
Sun 18/1008:40 -
3 stops20h 40m
Sun 25/1015:30 -
2 stops18h 30m
Deal found 3/9$2,696

Find flight deals from Nelson to Rarotonga

Round-trip from

$1,133

One-way from

$513

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,167
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/10-25/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 55m total
  • Nelson to Rarotonga
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 31/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 55m total
  • Nelson to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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NelsonRarotonga

NSN Nelson - RAR Rarotonga

NSNRAR

Nelson

Thu 31/12

13:45-13:40

2 stops22h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$513
Fastest return journey

NelsonRarotonga

NSN Nelson - RAR Rarotonga

NSNRAR

Nelson

Thu 31/12

06:40-20:05

3 stops12h 25m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$951

NelsonRarotonga

NSN Nelson - RAR Rarotonga

NSNRAR

Nelson

Sun 18/10

16:20-21:05

2 stops51h 45m

Rarotonga

Sun 25/10

21:25-10:35

1 stop14h 10m

$1,133

NelsonRarotonga

NSN Nelson - RAR Rarotonga

NSNRAR

Nelson

Sat 17/10

17:45-20:05

2 stops49h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 24/10

21:25-14:05

2 stops17h 40m

$1,303

NelsonRarotonga

NSN Nelson - RAR Rarotonga

NSNRAR

Nelson

Sun 18/10

08:40-06:20

3 stops20h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 25/10

15:30-09:00

2 stops18h 30m

$2,696

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Rarotonga by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to Rarotonga?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Nelson to Rarotonga in about 51h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 3373 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Nelson to Rarotonga round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Nelson to Rarotonga is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $824 on this airline. You may be able to fly from Nelson to Rarotonga for 22% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

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Air New Zealand flights from Nelson to Rarotonga

Top airline flying from Nelson to Rarotonga

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Air New ZealandCheapest$824Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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