What is the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cook Islands . Flying to Cook Islands in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cook Islands if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cook Islands on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cook Islands?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cook Islands.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands?

Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $221, while return flights cost around $484.

How much is a return flight to Cook Islands?

A return flight to Cook Islands will typically cost around $829, however they can be found for as little as $285.

Where does the fastest flight to Cook Islands depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cook Islands, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 minutes).

Does Rarotonga have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?

Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio Air Conditioned is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 km away from Rarotonga).

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Flights to Cook Islands in 2025

Return from	$679
One-way from	$244
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$849

Jetstar
22/2-28/2
Nonstop
8h 15m total
Auckland to Rarotonga

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Jetstar
11/3
Nonstop
3h 55m total
Auckland to Cook Islands

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Cheapest flights to Cook Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cook Islands. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Wed 6/820:00AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand

Tue 12/803:05RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/1$606

Thu 5/615:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mJetstar

Wed 11/622:05RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/1$645

Wed 19/1120:05AKL - RAR

Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 26/1121:05RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$658

Wed 3/1220:05AKL - AIT

1 stop14h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 6/1211:40AIT - AKL

1 stop19h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$1,188

Fri 24/108:50AKL - AIT

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/217:10AIT - AKL

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,669

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Sat 22/215:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mJetstar

Fri 28/221:10RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Deal found 16/1$679

Thu 13/215:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/214:55RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$688

Mon 3/208:50AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/214:55RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$751

Sun 16/208:50AKL - AIT

1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 20/209:10AIT - AKL

1 stop10h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$1,232

Sat 1/223:30AKL - AIT

2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/209:10AIT - AKL

1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$2,794

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Sat 22/215:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mJetstar

Fri 28/221:10RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Deal found 16/1$679

Thu 13/215:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/214:55RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$688

Mon 3/208:50AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/214:55RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$751

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Fri 24/108:50AKL - AIT

1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/217:10AIT - AKL

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,669

Mon 3/208:50AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/214:55RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$751

Thu 13/215:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/214:55RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$688

Sun 16/208:50AKL - AIT

1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 20/209:10AIT - AKL

1 stop10h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/1$1,232

Sat 22/215:10AKL - RAR

Nonstop3h 55mJetstar

Fri 28/221:10RAR - AKL

Nonstop4h 20mJetstar

Deal found 16/1$679

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/6

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 11/6

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 35m

$645

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/2

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Thu 20/2

14:55-18:10

Nonstop4h 15m

$688

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/5

20:00-01:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 30/5

23:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

$703

AucklandAitutaki

AKL - AIT

AKLAIT

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/2

08:50-16:20

1 stop6h 30m

Aitutaki

Thu 20/2

09:10-18:10

1 stop10h 00m

$1,232

AucklandAitutaki

AKL - AIT

AKLAIT

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/2

23:30-16:50

2 stops40h 20m

Aitutaki

Thu 6/2

09:10-18:10

1 stop10h 00m

$2,794

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$244

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

16:15-22:10

Nonstop3h 55m

$246

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

06:00-07:15

1 stop23h 15m

$690

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/2

23:30-22:45

1 stop22h 15m

$1,059

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How long is the flight to Cook Islands?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Cook Islands takes 5 hours 7 minutes. Flights to Cook Islands from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cook Islands?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cook Islands should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Cook Islands

The most flights from Auckland to Cook Islands are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cook Islands?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Cook Islands are Air New Zealand and Jetstar.

Air New Zealand

From $365

Jetstar

From $212

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cook Islands?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cook Islands are Jetstar and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Cook Islands by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cook Islands ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Cook Islands when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

Temperature in Cook Islands by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cook Islands, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands

Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands, such as Air New Zealand and Jetstar. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The general boarding seats are horrible. Very uncomfortable. The crew was pretty nice. The flight to Hawaii was smooth. Landing was rough but ok

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,320 reviews

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The general boarding seats are horrible. Very uncomfortable. The crew was pretty nice. The flight to Hawaii was smooth. Landing was rough but ok

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

485 reviews

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The general boarding seats are horrible. Very uncomfortable. The crew was pretty nice. The flight to Hawaii was smooth. Landing was rough but ok

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

467 reviews

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

The general boarding seats are horrible. Very uncomfortable. The crew was pretty nice. The flight to Hawaii was smooth. Landing was rough but ok

Can I find cheaper flights to Cook Islands if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cook Islands on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cook Islands?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cook Islands.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands?
Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $221, while return flights cost around $484.
How much is a return flight to Cook Islands?
A return flight to Cook Islands will typically cost around $829, however they can be found for as little as $285.
Where does the fastest flight to Cook Islands depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cook Islands, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 45 minutes).
Does Rarotonga have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?
Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio Air Conditioned is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 km away from Rarotonga).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands

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Where does the fastest flight to Cook Islands depart from?

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