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Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga from $1,051

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NPL — RAR
16 Jun — 23 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Plymouth to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 May 2026.

Mon 24/808:05
NPL
-
RAR
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/822:05
RAR
-
NPL
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,051
Mon 22/608:05
NPL
-
RAR
1 stop11h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/622:05
RAR
-
NPL
1 stop11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,058
Tue 25/808:05
NPL
-
RAR
1 stop15h 20m
Air New Zealand
Tue 1/922:15
RAR
-
NPL
1 stop11h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/5$1,111
Sun 27/1209:40
NPL
-
RAR
1 stop9h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/121:20
RAR
-
NPL
1 stop15h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/5$1,221
Mon 24/810:25
NPL
-
RAR
2 stops8h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 30/822:15
RAR
-
NPL
1 stop21h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$1,272

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Round-trip from

$1,051

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$967
24/8-30/8
  • 24/8-30/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 30m total
  • New Plymouth to Rarotonga
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New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL - RAR

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Mon 24/8

08:05-21:05

1 stop11h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 30/8

22:05-07:35

1 stop11h 30m

$1,051

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL - RAR

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Tue 25/8

08:05-01:25

1 stop15h 20m

Rarotonga

Tue 1/9

22:15-07:35

1 stop11h 20m

$1,111

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL - RAR

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Mon 22/6

08:05-21:05

1 stop11h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 28/6

22:05-09:55

2 stops13h 50m

$1,198

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL - RAR

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Mon 24/8

10:25-21:05

2 stops8h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 30/8

22:15-18:10

1 stop21h 55m

$1,272

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL - RAR

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Mon 17/8

10:25-07:20

2 stops42h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 21/8

09:00-09:10

2 stops26h 10m

$4,463

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL - RAR

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Sat 29/8

06:40-07:20

2 stops46h 40m

Rarotonga

Wed 2/9

09:00-09:55

2 stops26h 55m

$4,667

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See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from New Plymouth to Rarotonga have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
645 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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  • How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Plymouth to Rarotonga in 15h 20m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. New Plymouth and Rarotonga are separated by a distance of 3169 km.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from New Plymouth to Rarotonga is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $924 on this airline. Air New Zealand is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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Air New ZealandCheapest$924Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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