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Cheap flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga from $1,048

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ZQN — RAR
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Queenstown to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Queenstown (ZQN) to Rarotonga (RAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,074
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 1/4-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Queenstown to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($435 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($122 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Queenstown to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Tue 4/1117:20ZQN - RAR
1 stop19h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1114:55RAR - ZQN
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/3$1,048
Tue 1/413:40ZQN - RAR
2 stops39h 30mJetstar
Sun 6/422:05RAR - ZQN
1 stop20h 05mJetstar
Deal found 20/3$1,322
Tue 1/412:10ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/422:05RAR - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,341

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Return

Price

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/4

20:25-13:40

1 stop16h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/4

03:05-21:15

1 stop20h 10m

$1,253

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/4

13:40-06:10

2 stops39h 30m

Rarotonga

Sun 6/4

22:05-16:10

1 stop20h 05m

$1,322

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/4

12:10-21:10

1 stop8h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 6/4

22:05-12:20

1 stop16h 15m

$1,341

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Deals found on 20/3

Best time to book a flight from Queenstown to Rarotonga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rarotonga from Queenstown with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Queenstown to Rarotonga

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from Queenstown to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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 ZQN to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from Queenstown 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 21 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Queenstown to Rarotonga in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 inches 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 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    Air New Zealand, at $1,253, was found to be the cheapest airline from Queenstown to Rarotonga. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Jetstar.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Queenstown to Rarotonga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Queenstown to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from Queenstown to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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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Fly from Queenstown to Rarotonga on these airlines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Queenstown to Rarotonga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Queenstown to Rarotonga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 21 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$809Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$860Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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