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Cheap flights to Rarotonga, Cook Islands from $1,961

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — RAR
May 20 — May 271
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Flights to Rarotonga in 2024

Find the latest flights to Rarotonga in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,964
From New York to Rarotonga
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Cheap flights to Rarotonga in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Rarotonga in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Rarotonga in May and June 2024. If these deals fall outside of your budget, be sure to come back soon as prices update often.
Thu 6/136:04 amEWR - RAR
2 stops38h 36mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/204:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops24h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$2,334
Thu 6/136:00 amLGA - RAR
2 stops38h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/204:00 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$2,334
Thu 6/1310:09 amEWR - RAR
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/204:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,460
Thu 6/1310:09 amEWR - RAR
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/204:00 pmRAR - EWR
3 stops32h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,515
Sat 5/1810:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops58h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,784
Fri 5/172:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2010:00 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,836
Thu 6/131:15 pmLGA - RAR
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/204:00 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$2,909
Thu 6/131:15 pmLGA - RAR
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/204:00 pmRAR - LGA
3 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$3,069
Sat 5/188:30 amEWR - RAR
2 stops36h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/204:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops24h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$3,249

Rarotonga 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Rarotonga in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data were last updated on May 15, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to Rarotonga in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 9/68:15 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops48h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/154:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops46h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$1,961
Fri 8/23:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops29h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/94:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$1,964
Fri 9/66:30 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops50h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/154:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops36h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/15$1,967
Fri 9/69:00 pmJFK - RAR
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1511:35 pmRAR - JFK
3 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,997
Fri 9/69:00 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1511:35 pmRAR - JFK
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,998
Sat 9/75:59 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops26h 41mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/154:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops26h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$2,005
Fri 8/23:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops29h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/83:10 amRAR - EWR
2 stops37h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$2,007
Mon 11/47:20 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop23h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/132:55 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/13$2,014
Fri 8/26:00 amLGA - RAR
2 stops38h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/94:00 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops25h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/14$2,019

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 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

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$1,964 - $4,498

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NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Fri 8/2

2 stops29h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 8/9

2 stops25h 05m

$1,964

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Fri 8/2

2 stops29h 40m

Rarotonga

Thu 8/8

2 stops37h 55m

$2,007

New York LaGuardiaRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/2

2 stops38h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 8/9

2 stops25h 02m

$2,019

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Mon 8/5

2 stops29h 40m

Rarotonga

Mon 8/12

2 stops32h 59m

$2,052

New York LaGuardiaRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/2

2 stops38h 40m

Rarotonga

Thu 8/8

2 stops37h 52m

$2,062

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Thu 6/13

3 stops34h 31m

Rarotonga

Thu 6/20

2 stops31h 48m

$2,460

New York LaGuardiaRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/2

3 stops36h 10m

Rarotonga

Fri 8/9

2 stops25h 02m

$2,465

New York LaGuardiaRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/2

3 stops36h 10m

Rarotonga

Thu 8/8

2 stops37h 52m

$2,508

New York John F Kennedy IntlRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/2

3 stops47h 45m

Rarotonga

Thu 8/8

3 stops50h 00m

$4,498

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Deals found on 5/14

Average price of flights to Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Rarotonga is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $2,448. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Rarotonga (average of $794). Flying to Rarotonga in February will prove the most costly (average of $1,814). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$794

February

$1,814

March

$958

April

$1,719

May

$1,762

June

$1,085

July

$1,603

August

$1,297

September

$1,612

October

$947

November

$1,273

December

$1,452

Temperature and rainfall in Rarotonga by month

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

RAR

Temperature

71.6 - 78.8 °F

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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Rarotonga should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 May 15, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines to Rarotonga. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
627 reviews
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Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
627 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
627 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,448 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
627 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Rarotonga, Cook Islands airport overview

Situated two miles (3km) west of Avarua, Rarotonga International (RAR) is the main airport for the Cook Islands. Revamped in 2010, the facility is shiny and new, although still pretty basic. As the Cook Islands are so remote and there isn’t much air traffic the facility is rarely crowded.

Direct flights to Rarotonga International Airport are available from destinations in Australasia, including Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney and Papeete. Air New Zealand also operates a direct route from Los Angeles, and Air Rarotonga has domestic flights within the Cook Islands from Aitutaki, Atiu, Manihiki, Mauke, Mangaia and Mitiaro.

  • What does RAR mean?

    This is defined as Rarotonga Airport (RAR). Codes like RAR are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    If you book a flight to Rarotonga, you will be flying into Rarotonga, which is the city’s only airport. Rarotonga (RAR) is located 0.5 mi from the center of Rarotonga.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rarotonga if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers 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, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rarotonga.

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

    Rarotonga Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga. One-way flights to Rarotonga Airport typically cost $161, while round-trip flights cost around $234.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rarotonga?

    A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $490, however they can be found for as little as $234.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rarotonga depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga Airport?

    Yes. Rarotonga Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Nikao Beach Bungalows is the closest property to Rarotonga Airport (0.0 mi away from Rarotonga Airport).

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