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$286+ Cheap flights to the Cook Islands

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 17/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RAR
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
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Flights to Cook Islands in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cook Islands in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2025.

Return from

$553

One-way from

$286

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$748

Good round-trip deal

$707 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/5-21/5
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Auckland to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Auckland to Cook Islands
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl 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 24 March 2025.

Sat 17/515:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Wed 21/522:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$553
Tue 18/1108:50AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/1114:55RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$656
Thu 15/515:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/523:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$699
Tue 11/1108:50AKL - AIT
1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1111:40AIT - AKL
1 stop7h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$1,226
Fri 16/508:55AKL - AIT
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/519:40AIT - AKL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$1,552

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 28/5

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 35m

$574

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/9

20:00-01:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 17/9

23:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

$677

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Mon 19/5

23:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

$699

AucklandAitutaki

AKL - AIT

AKLAIT

Auckland Intl

Sun 27/7

20:00-16:50

1 stop18h 50m

Aitutaki

Sun 3/8

19:40-02:00

1 stop8h 20m

$1,228

AucklandAitutaki

AKL - AIT

AKLAIT

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

08:55-16:50

1 stop5h 55m

Aitutaki

Fri 23/5

19:40-00:40

1 stop7h 00m

$1,552

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$286

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/8

20:00-01:55

Nonstop3h 55m

$302

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

10:40-07:15

1 stop18h 35m

$539

AucklandAitutaki

AKL - AIT

AKLAIT

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/7

20:00-08:50

1 stop10h 50m

$591

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/4

23:30-22:55

1 stop21h 25m

$1,252

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Deals found on 23/3

Best time to book a flight to Cook Islands

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Cook Islands

How long is the flight to Cook Islands?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Cook Islands takes 11 hours 17 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Cook Islands. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

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, Qantas Airways and Jetstar.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $667

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $630

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $494

Batik Air

Batik Air

From $353

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cook Islands?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cook Islands are Batik Air, Jetstar and LATAM Airlines.

Rainfall in Cook Islands by month

Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the average temperature totals 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Cook Islands?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Cook Islands in the last few years. This data was updated on 24 March 2025.
The most popular places in Cook Islands to fly to are Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cook Islands. 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 Cook Islands. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands, such as Hawaiian Airlines, 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
2,330 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

PHX - HNL

Beautiful flight! Was mostly small with a few bumps, but it’s to be expected. The captain was great at keeping us in formed. Very clean plane and ample room. Enjoyed 2 movies during our long flight. The breakfast and cookie was great! Very nice staff.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

PHX - HNL

Beautiful flight! Was mostly small with a few bumps, but it’s to be expected. The captain was great at keeping us in formed. Very clean plane and ample room. Enjoyed 2 movies during our long flight. The breakfast and cookie was great! Very nice staff.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

PHX - HNL

Beautiful flight! Was mostly small with a few bumps, but it’s to be expected. The captain was great at keeping us in formed. Very clean plane and ample room. Enjoyed 2 movies during our long flight. The breakfast and cookie was great! Very nice staff.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,330 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

PHX - HNL

Beautiful flight! Was mostly small with a few bumps, but it’s to be expected. The captain was great at keeping us in formed. Very clean plane and ample room. Enjoyed 2 movies during our long flight. The breakfast and cookie was great! Very nice staff.

FAQs about flying to Cook Islands

  • 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 $251, while return flights cost around $490.

  • 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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