Cheap flights from Wellington to Rarotonga from $319

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — RAR
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Wellington to Rarotonga are usually found in February or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Thu 22/107:40WLG - RAR
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Sun 25/121:05RAR - WLG
1 stop11h 00mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$768
Sun 12/409:55WLG - RAR
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 18/422:15RAR - WLG
1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$1,029
Sat 17/107:40WLG - RAR
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/121:20RAR - WLG
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,057
Sun 12/420:55WLG - RAR
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/422:15RAR - WLG
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,210
Thu 22/120:15WLG - RAR
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/121:05RAR - WLG
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$1,549
Thu 22/120:15WLG - RAR
3 stops40h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 25/114:55RAR - WLG
2 stops17h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$2,400

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Round-trip from

$768

One-way from

$319

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,121
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 25m total
  • Wellington to Rarotonga
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Wellington to Rarotonga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Thu 22/1

07:40-20:05

1 stop11h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 25/1

21:05-07:05

1 stop11h 00m

$768

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Sun 12/4

09:55-21:05

1 stop9h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 18/4

22:15-14:20

1 stop18h 05m

$1,029

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Sat 17/1

07:40-20:05

1 stop11h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 24/1

21:20-08:10

1 stop11h 50m

$1,057

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Sun 12/4

20:55-21:05

2 stops22h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 18/4

22:15-08:40

1 stop12h 25m

$1,210

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Thu 22/1

20:15-13:40

3 stops40h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 25/1

21:05-07:05

1 stop11h 00m

$1,549

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Thu 22/1

20:15-13:40

3 stops40h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 25/1

14:55-07:05

2 stops17h 10m

$2,400

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Sun 15/2

21:05-20:05

1 stop22h 00m

$319

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Wed 11/2

21:05-20:05

1 stop22h 00m

$331

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Fri 13/2

21:05-20:05

1 stop22h 00m

$340

WellingtonRarotonga

WLG - RAR

WLGRAR

Wellington

Sat 14/2

11:55-20:05

1 stop7h 10m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to Rarotonga

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Wellington to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Wellington to Rarotonga. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Rarotonga?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Rarotonga (average of $693). Flying from Wellington to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to Rarotonga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to Rarotonga in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 5 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Wellington to Rarotonga, such as Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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  • How long is the flight from Wellington to Rarotonga?

    There are many flights that can get you from Wellington to Rarotonga in 9h 10m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Wellington and Rarotonga is about 3265 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Jetstar, at $654, was found to be the cheapest airline from Wellington to Rarotonga. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air New Zealand. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Rarotonga?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Rarotonga (average of $693). Flying from Wellington to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $847). 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.

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JetstarCheapest$696Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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