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$284+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

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 26/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RAR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rarotonga 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 21 February 2025.

Return from

$612

One-way from

$284

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$716

Good round-trip deal

$676 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/4-30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Auckland to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Auckland to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga.
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Cheapest flights to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 24/415:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Wed 30/422:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 35mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$612
Thu 15/515:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/523:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$706
Tue 11/1108:50AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1114:55RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$729

Find flights to Rarotonga within your budget

Locate flights to Rarotonga that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/4

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 30/4

22:05-00:40

Nonstop4h 35m

$612

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

$706

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/8

20:00-01:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 15/8

23:20-02:00

Nonstop4h 40m

$748

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/4

15:10-21:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$284

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/8

08:55-14:40

Nonstop3h 45m

$404

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/8

06:00-07:15

1 stop23h 15m

$676

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/3

23:30-22:45

1 stop22h 15m

$1,515

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Travel insights for flights to Rarotonga

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Rarotonga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 34 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga takes 3 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga?

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

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $347

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $214

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rarotonga?

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

Rainfall in Rarotonga by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

Temperature in Rarotonga by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, 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 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 21 February 2025.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Craig,Jan 2025

HNL - KOA

Due to Rain and Lightning the Flight was canceled, no refunds, no hotels, no transporting, stood in a line 3 hours to find a new flight, stood in another line 2 hours to try and get our luggage back. Total time at Airport 8 hours, 12pm to 8pm. Bags flew to destination so had to return next day, to get bags. No real communication no real service or empathy. They were short handed with a entire Airport and Hawaiian terminal with people Wondering what to do. They had no pilots for future flights, since all planes were grounded and could get us on a standby flight the next day, at 1pm but my party would not be sitting together including my 8 year old son. Customer service for Hawaiian/ Alaska Air was non existent even though we were patiently waiting for 8 hours. Basically canceled our flight, rent a car, hotel and entire vacation. What a waste of a vacation. We stayed home instead.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Craig,Jan 2025

HNL - KOA

Due to Rain and Lightning the Flight was canceled, no refunds, no hotels, no transporting, stood in a line 3 hours to find a new flight, stood in another line 2 hours to try and get our luggage back. Total time at Airport 8 hours, 12pm to 8pm. Bags flew to destination so had to return next day, to get bags. No real communication no real service or empathy. They were short handed with a entire Airport and Hawaiian terminal with people Wondering what to do. They had no pilots for future flights, since all planes were grounded and could get us on a standby flight the next day, at 1pm but my party would not be sitting together including my 8 year old son. Customer service for Hawaiian/ Alaska Air was non existent even though we were patiently waiting for 8 hours. Basically canceled our flight, rent a car, hotel and entire vacation. What a waste of a vacation. We stayed home instead.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Craig,Jan 2025

HNL - KOA

Due to Rain and Lightning the Flight was canceled, no refunds, no hotels, no transporting, stood in a line 3 hours to find a new flight, stood in another line 2 hours to try and get our luggage back. Total time at Airport 8 hours, 12pm to 8pm. Bags flew to destination so had to return next day, to get bags. No real communication no real service or empathy. They were short handed with a entire Airport and Hawaiian terminal with people Wondering what to do. They had no pilots for future flights, since all planes were grounded and could get us on a standby flight the next day, at 1pm but my party would not be sitting together including my 8 year old son. Customer service for Hawaiian/ Alaska Air was non existent even though we were patiently waiting for 8 hours. Basically canceled our flight, rent a car, hotel and entire vacation. What a waste of a vacation. We stayed home instead.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Craig,Jan 2025

HNL - KOA

Due to Rain and Lightning the Flight was canceled, no refunds, no hotels, no transporting, stood in a line 3 hours to find a new flight, stood in another line 2 hours to try and get our luggage back. Total time at Airport 8 hours, 12pm to 8pm. Bags flew to destination so had to return next day, to get bags. No real communication no real service or empathy. They were short handed with a entire Airport and Hawaiian terminal with people Wondering what to do. They had no pilots for future flights, since all planes were grounded and could get us on a standby flight the next day, at 1pm but my party would not be sitting together including my 8 year old son. Customer service for Hawaiian/ Alaska Air was non existent even though we were patiently waiting for 8 hours. Basically canceled our flight, rent a car, hotel and entire vacation. What a waste of a vacation. We stayed home instead.

What is good to know if travelling to Rarotonga?

  • Visitors are not expected to tip while on the Cook Islands. It’s not part of the Islanders’ culture. Also, Rarotonga is a conservative place. Even Rarotongan women will cover up for the beach. Dress conservatively. 
  • There are four coral islets off Muri Beach: Mo tutapu, Oneroa, Koromiri and Taakoka. 
  • The Takitumu Conservation Area protects native birds and plants, particularly the Kakerori, the Rarotonga Flycatcher. 
  • Rarotanga’s cuisine is modern Pacific Rim – a fusion of Asian, Indian and French. Ika mata is a specialty on Rarotonga, it’s fish marinated in coconut and lime. Ika mata, with taro (the leaves of the taro are island spinach) appear on “island nights” menus. 
  • The Saturday market at Punanga Nui runs from 6am until noon. This is the place to pick up black pearls, hand-woven baskets and wooden souvenirs.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga?

    Travellers will need to book flights to Rarotonga (RAR) if they wish to fly to Rarotonga. The Rarotonga airport is 0.8 km from the city centre. On average, Rarotonga has 3 flights from Auckland per day from 2 airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rarotonga?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga?

    Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $243, while return flights cost around $519.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rarotonga depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, 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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