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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga from $810

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ZQN — RAR
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult
Mon 29/4
Mon 6/5

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) 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 24 April 2024.

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September

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May

Average price

$1,441

Round-trip from

$719
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From Queenstown Intl to Rarotonga
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Queenstown to Rarotonga?

Flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga are generally found to be more expensive on Tuesday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Rarotonga.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in September. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Rarotonga. Flights to Rarotonga from Queenstown in May are about $1,319 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $817.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Rarotonga (ZQN - RAR)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Rarotonga in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 10% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Queenstown and Rarotonga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 121,803 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
Consider these cheap Jetstar flights we've found departing from Queenstown to Rarotonga. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sat 11/510:45ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 20mJetstar
Mon 13/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$810
Fri 24/516:50ZQN - RAR
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Mon 27/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$863

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Queenstown and Rarotonga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 121,803 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights travelling from Queenstown to Rarotonga. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 11/513:35ZQN - RAR
2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 13/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,124
Fri 24/512:45ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$1,443
Fri 24/513:05ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$1,528

Cheap Queenstown to Rarotonga flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Queenstown to Rarotonga specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 121,803 searches. Prices were last updated on 24 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Queenstown to Rarotonga in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 11/510:45ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 20mJetstar
Mon 13/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$810
Sat 11/513:35ZQN - RAR
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$819
Fri 24/516:50ZQN - RAR
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Mon 27/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$863
Fri 24/516:50ZQN - RAR
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Mon 27/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$898
Sat 11/513:35ZQN - RAR
2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 13/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,124
Fri 24/512:45ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$1,443
Fri 24/513:05ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,447
Fri 24/513:05ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$1,528
Fri 24/513:05ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,529

Queenstown to Rarotonga 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Queenstown and Rarotonga in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 121,803 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Queenstown to Rarotonga in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 11/510:45ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 20mJetstar
Mon 13/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$810
Sat 11/513:35ZQN - RAR
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$819
Fri 24/516:50ZQN - RAR
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Mon 27/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$863
Fri 24/516:50ZQN - RAR
1 stop26h 15mJetstar
Mon 27/522:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$898
Sat 11/513:35ZQN - RAR
2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 13/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,124
Fri 24/512:45ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$1,443
Fri 24/513:05ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,447
Fri 24/513:05ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$1,528
Fri 24/513:05ZQN - RAR
2 stops23h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 27/516:00RAR - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$1,529

Find flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Queenstown 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 121,803 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2024.

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$810 - $1,528

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Return

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Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/5

1 stop8h 20m

Rarotonga

Mon 13/5

1 stop14h 10m

$810

Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/5

2 stops20h 20m

Rarotonga

Mon 13/5

1 stop14h 10m

$819

Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Fri 24/5

1 stop26h 15m

Rarotonga

Mon 27/5

1 stop14h 10m

$863

Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Sat 11/5

2 stops20h 20m

Rarotonga

Mon 13/5

2 stops20h 40m

$1,124

Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Fri 24/5

2 stops23h 55m

Rarotonga

Mon 27/5

1 stop19h 50m

$1,443

Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Fri 24/5

2 stops23h 35m

Rarotonga

Mon 27/5

2 stops20h 40m

$1,528

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Queenstown to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Queenstown to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Queenstown to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip from Queenstown to Rarotonga by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Queenstown to Rarotonga is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,098. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Rarotonga (average of $426). Flying from Queenstown to Rarotonga in August is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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.

January

$743

February

$719

March

$771

April

$790

May

$768

June

$859

July

$890

August

$923

September

$861

October

$763

November

$741

December

$839

Temperature and rainfall in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RAR

Temperature

22 - 26 °C

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 24 April 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar and Air New Zealand from Queenstown to Rarotonga to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
672 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $810, but on average you can expect to pay $1,097.

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

    Jetstar, at $810, was found to be the cheapest airline from Queenstown to Rarotonga. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. You may be able to fly from Queenstown to Rarotonga for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does ZQN to RAR mean?

    Queenstown Intl Airport is ZQN and Rarotonga Airport is RAR. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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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 Queenstown to Rarotonga.

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  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Queenstown to Rarotonga offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Queenstown to Rarotonga flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Queenstown to Rarotonga flight deals updated?

    The Queenstown to Rarotonga flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 23/4.

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JetstarCheapest$837Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,010Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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