How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?

There are many flights that can get you from New Plymouth to Rarotonga in 16h 10m. 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 $986 on this airline.

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.

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).

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

When flying from New Plymouth 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.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth 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.

$932+ Cheap Flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Cheap flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

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 13 October 2026.

Fri 27/1120:30 -

1 stop22h 35m

Fri 4/1221:05 -

1 stop13h 05m

Deal found 13/10$932

Thu 26/1120:30 -

1 stop16h 10m

Thu 3/1221:25 -

1 stop14h 55m

Deal found 11/10$1,097

Fri 27/1120:30 -

1 stop16h 10m

Fri 4/1214:55 -

3 stops26h 30m

Deal found 13/10$1,470

Thu 26/1117:05 -

3 stops19h 35m

Thu 3/1209:40 -

3 stops22h 55m

Deal found 11/10$2,746

Find flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Round-trip from	$1,097

Air New Zealand
26/11-3/12
2 total stops
31h 05m total
New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL New Plymouth - RAR Rarotonga

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Fri 27/11

20:30-20:05

1 stop22h 35m

Rarotonga

Fri 4/12

21:05-09:10

1 stop13h 05m

$932

Fastest return journey

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL New Plymouth - RAR Rarotonga

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Thu 26/11

20:30-13:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rarotonga

Thu 3/12

21:25-11:20

1 stop14h 55m

$1,097

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL New Plymouth - RAR Rarotonga

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Fri 27/11

20:30-13:40

1 stop16h 10m

Rarotonga

Fri 4/12

14:55-16:25

3 stops26h 30m

$1,470

New PlymouthRarotonga

NPL New Plymouth - RAR Rarotonga

NPLRAR

New Plymouth

Thu 26/11

17:05-13:40

3 stops19h 35m

Rarotonga

Thu 3/12

09:40-07:35

3 stops22h 55m

$2,746

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/10

Sorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rarotonga from New Plymouth with our price prediction graph.

NPL-RAR

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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

671 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

671 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

671 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Blair,Oct 2026

WLG - AKL

The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?
There are many flights that can get you from New Plymouth to Rarotonga in 16h 10m. 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 $986 on this airline.
Can I find deals for flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Plymouth to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Plymouth 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Airlines

Alternative routes

Direct flights to Cook Islands

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Other flights from New Plymouth

Popular flights

Rarotonga flight routes

Fly from New Plymouth to Rarotonga on these airlines

Air New Zealand flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Top airline flying from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$986	Average$1,359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?

Deals for New Plymouth to Rarotonga flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

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

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Rarotonga from New Plymouth? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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

Yes! Start tracking prices for New Plymouth 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.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga from $932

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Cheapest flights from New Plymouth to RarotongaExplore 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 13 October 2026.

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 13 October 2026.

Best flights from New Plymouth to RarotongaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 October 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from New Plymouth to RarotongaDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga. Data last updated 13 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga. Data last updated 13 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

Find flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Round-trip from

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rarotonga from New Plymouth with our price prediction graph.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly from New Plymouth to Rarotonga on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from New Plymouth to Rarotonga. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 October 2026.

Alternative routes for New Plymouth to Rarotonga

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Direct flights to Cook Islands

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Cook Islands.

Search flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga by cabin class

Find flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

New Plymouth and Rarotonga flights

Browse other New Plymouth and Rarotonga flight options. Last updated on 13 October 2026.

Other flights from New Plymouth

Browse through other flights departing from New Plymouth. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 October 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Other flights to Rarotonga

Explore flights to Rarotonga departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 13 October 2026.

Top airline flying from New Plymouth to Rarotonga

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga?

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

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

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

100% Free

Book with flexibility

Travel Smart

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 13 October 2026.

Best flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 13 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from New Plymouth to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Plymouth to Rarotonga. Data last updated 13 October 2026 and is based on user searches.