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Cheap Flights to Rarotonga

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Rarotonga that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Rarotonga

Sun, 17 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:30 - 13:05RAR-SYD
7h 35mdirect
$608Jetstar
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Sun, 3 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:00 - 12:35RAR-SYD
7h 35mdirect
$612Jetstar
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:00 - 12:35RAR-SYD
7h 35mdirect
$623Jetstar
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Sun, 3 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:00 - 12:35RAR-SYD
7h 35mdirect
$625Jetstar
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
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07:10 - 21:05SYD-RAR
9h 55m1 stop
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09:30 - 13:05RAR-SYD
7h 35mdirect
Fri, 1 Aug - Tue, 5 Aug
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19:25 - 21:05SYD-RAR
21h 40m1 stop
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09:00 - 12:35RAR-SYD
7h 35mdirect
Fri, 10 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 00:55MEL-RAR
13h 20m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
02:05 - 20:35RAR-MEL
21h 30m1 stop
$1,175Air New Zealand
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Thu, 24 Jul - Mon, 28 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 22:10MEL-RAR
9h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
23:20 - 17:45RAR-MEL
22h 25m1 stop
$1,178Air New Zealand
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Fri, 1 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
19:30 - 21:05HBA-RAR
21h 35m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
22:05 - 07:25RAR-HBA
37h 20m2 stops
$1,295Qantas Airways
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Fri, 1 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
21:00 - 21:05HBA-RAR
20h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
22:05 - 07:25RAR-HBA
37h 20m2 stops
$1,325Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Rarotonga

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Rarotonga to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Rarotonga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Rarotonga is February, where tickets cost $737 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $1,473 and $1,098 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $737.

What is a good deal for flights to Rarotonga?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Rarotonga, 25% of our users found tickets to Rarotonga for the following prices or less: From Sydney $630 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Rarotonga?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Rarotonga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Rarotonga Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$297
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Sydney to Rarotonga

When to book flights to Rarotonga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Rarotonga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Rarotonga flights

  • What retail shops are available at Rarotonga International Airport?

    Rarotonga International Airport has a variety of shops to go to. A recommended shop is Island Craft, who are leaders in authentic Pacific-Cook Islands art and craft items. Here you can expect to find locally made jewellery and gifts. Another shop you may want to visit is Mareko Island Craft, this shop is known for their bright island colours and flower prints. They sell sarongs and pareos, along with other clothing items. This shop sells clothes for adults and children.

  • If I have some time to spare on a layover, where can I get food that’s close to Rarotonga International Airport?

    Rarotonga International Airport has a variety of restaurants in the airport; however, if you are looking for a break from the bright airport lights, there are many closeby. A recommended restaurant is Le Rendez-Vous Cafe, which is opposite Islander Hotel, next to the airport. Another restaurant you may want to visit is Cafe Jire, which is opposite the airport car park area – on the seaside. It is good to note that this restaurant is closed on Sundays. They serve both breakfast and lunch and offer vegetarian options.

  • Which is the best airport to visit Aitutaki in the Cook Islands?

    Though Aitutaki has its own airstrip, you need to catch a flight to this small paradise from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). Aitutaki is served only by Air Rarotonga, offering 3–5 flights daily. It takes nearly 45min to reach the island. So, after you reach Rarotonga Airport (RAR), catch a flight to Aitutaki Airport (AIT) at a time convenient for you.

  • What are the lounge facilities at Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)?

    Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) has many facilities for lounging comfortably. The lounges here accept only the Cook Islands and New Zealand currencies. So, keep it in mind before you go to one of the lounges. The options are Domestic Gate Lounge near domestic departure gate, International Gate Lounge near duty-free shops, or Air New Zealand Koru Lounge (for premium passengers and members only).

  • What are the best ways to get in and out of Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)?

    The airport is located nearly 6 km away from the city centre, and it has a wide range of options for ground transportation. You can take private coach transfers or a taxi near the Arrivals Area of the terminal. Also, there are rental cars and motor scooters with desks in the Arrivals Area and opposite the Car Park exit. Public bus is the cheapest option to explore the islands. They pass by the airport at intervals of 30min and cost approximately NZ$ 5 (A$ 4.79).

  • Is there an onsite hotel at Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)?

    Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) has the Islander Airport Hotel opposite the airport entrance. It is located a short walking distance from both Departures and Arrivals terminals. The hotel offers comfortable accommodation with amenities like a pool, bar, café, and restaurant. It remains open 24h to provide a place to relax after a tiring flight.

  • How to visit Muri Beach from Rarotonga Airport (RAR)?

    Muri Beach is located nearly 13 km away from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), and it takes about 20min to reach there. At the airport, you can find taxis and private transfers for a trip to the beach. Also, you can take a rental car or ride a motor scooter along the coastal road to get there.

  • How far is Rarotonga Airport from central Rarotonga?

    You’ll need to travel 1 km to reach the Rarotonga city centre from Rarotonga Airport.

  • What is the name of Rarotonga’s airport?

    Rarotonga is served by Rarotonga Airport, also commonly referred to as Rarotonga or Rarotonga Intl. The airport code is RAR.

  • How much is a flight to Rarotonga?

    On average, a flight to Rarotonga costs $549. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $251 and departed from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Rarotonga?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rarotonga is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $996. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $1,358 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Rarotonga?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Rarotonga.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Rarotonga?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rarotonga is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Rarotonga?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rarotonga with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Rarotonga?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rarotonga up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rarotonga?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Rarotonga is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $564 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rarotonga is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $992.

  • How many direct flights to Rarotonga are there each week?

    Each week there are around 5 direct flights from within Australia to Rarotonga. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rarotonga

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Rarotonga? 25% of our users found return tickets to Rarotonga for the following prices or less: From Sydney $463
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rarotonga flight deals.
  • Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) is located in the Cook Islands and is the main gateway into the country. The airport is located in the town of Avarua, which is a popular holiday destination. The terminal is situated very close to the runway, so it is possible to get very close to the planes as they come into land.
  • At Rarotonga Airport, there are three cafes for you to get food from. The cafes that are located close to the international terminal are Ka Kite Cafe and Aroa Cafe. Airside Cafe is the only eatery that is past the security counters, in the international terminal.
  • At Rarotonga Airport it is possible to hire your own transport from Avis Rentals, Polynesian Rentals and Island Car and Bike Hire.
  • At Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), you will find baggage storage facilities at check-in counters of Air Rarotonga, between the departure lounge and check-in area. It offers both short-term and long-term luggage storage.
  • The airport has an ATM facility by Bank South Pacific in the international arrivals area, but it dispenses only New Zealand currency.
  • There is a car park adjacent to the check-in area of the terminal. The parking area has an automated system, and parking fees are charged by the hour.
  • If you want to do some last-minute shopping for gifts and souvenirs, go to SAVA or CITC stores offering a variety of spirits, wines, tobacco products, and local handicrafts.
  • For connectivity, get Telecom Hotspot at the departure lounge, business lounge, and check-in area of the airport.
  • If you need a shower facility at this airport, you’ll find one at the Air New Zealand’s Koru Lounge near International Departures. It is stocked with hairdryers and towels. Check the membership details beforehand.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Rarotonga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Rarotonga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Rarotonga. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 494 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
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Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

4.0 OkayDonna, July 2025AKL - CHC
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Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

15kg allowance is outrageous. Change of time a few days before departure and more than 2 hours of delay in the end. The worse we’ve taken so far in Oceania.

They added the weight of my back to the carryon luggage and charged me NZ$75 for being over 7 kg.

stuck in the aircraft for over three hours due to engineering work, significantly delayed and made a lot of passengers missed the connecting transport, no mention any compensation

Very quiet plane!! One of the quietest planes we have been on.

Jetsatar refused to take my foldable stroller in the plane, despite following all the rules on dimensions and packaging. Similar thing happened on our previous fight. However, at that instance, they offered to check in the stroller. At this fight, the staff was rude, trying to rush us to board the flight. They made excuses that the stroller was not allowed and even offer to leave it behind and ship it back at our own cost. Fortunately, we had someone else attending. Since the flight was about to take off, they left it behind and send it back to us on the next available flight.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

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