Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 14% 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 61 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 South Island to Rarotonga 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $604, or $646 for flights within the next 24 hours.
February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rarotonga from South Island. Prices for February average $563 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $383. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in February
Most people fly into Rarotonga (RAR) if they book a flight to Rarotonga from South Island. Rarotonga is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Rarotonga’s city centre.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Air New Zealand and Jetstar flying from South Island to Rarotonga have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from South Island to Rarotonga for under $1,004. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $902, but on average you can expect to pay $983.
There are no direct flights from South Island to Rarotonga, but Cheapflights can provide you with all the information you need to find the fastest route with the fewest stops.
With an average temperature of 30 °C, peak weather can be found in February. As a traveller, expect to see changes in flight prices during that period. The temperatures in Rarotonga are hotter than in South Island.
The most popular route from South Island to Rarotonga is Christchurch - Rarotonga. You may also consider Queenstown Intl - Rarotonga or Nelson - Rarotonga.
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $308. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Rarotonga) can be booked for $903 on average our data indicates $530 when flying from South Island to Rarotonga
For as low as $1,116, Air New Zealand can have you in Rarotonga from South Island in 6h 30m.
Cheapflights users have booked flights from South Island to Rarotonga from $902 return.