MEL - RAR

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Cheapest return fare
$897
Typical prices: $842-$1,213
Jetstar
Sun 15/11Sat 21/11
MEL - RAR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$410
Typical prices: $252-$519
Jetstar
Tue 2/2
MEL - RAR • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Melbourne and Rarotonga. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Sydney (SYD)
Cheapest • Avg $1,000 (return)
Sydney (SYD)
Shortest trip • 11h 42m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 22% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga (MEL-RAR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Sun, 15 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Jetstar Logo
23:55 - 14:30MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
11h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl
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10:00 - 00:15RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
17h 15m1 stop Brisbane
$897Jetstar
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 11 Nov
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18:55 - 06:35MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
8h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
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09:00 - 18:40RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
12h 40m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$929Jetstar
Wed, 9 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 07:45MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
30h 40m1 stop Brisbane
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 21:35RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
27h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl
$958Multiple Airlines
Wed, 4 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Jetstar Logo
21:55 - 08:30MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
31h 35m1 stop Brisbane
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09:00 - 18:05RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
12h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$977Jetstar
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 07:20MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
30h 30m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:10 - 16:20RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
11h 10m1 stop Brisbane
$1,015Multiple Airlines
Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:55 - 06:20MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
8h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 21:35RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
27h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,047Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Oct - Fri, 6 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
16:15 - 08:30MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
13h 15m1 stop Brisbane
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21:05 - 08:20RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
14h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,251Qantas Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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15:00 - 20:10MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
26h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl
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21:25 - 08:10RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
37h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl Wellington
$1,326Air New Zealand
Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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17:55 - 20:05MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
22h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl
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21:15 - 10:55RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
16h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,360Air New Zealand
Sat, 3 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
09:15 - 07:45MEL  Melbourne-RAR Rarotonga
18h 30m1 stop Brisbane
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21:05 - 11:10RAR  Rarotonga-MEL Melbourne
17h 05m2 stops Auckland Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,922Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Rarotonga flights

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

How much is a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga departing in November.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Rarotonga from Melbourne Airport usually cost between $811 and $1,284 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $897 on Jetstar (15 Nov–21 Nov).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga is September, where tickets cost $869 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,507 and $1,275 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport 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 on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$427
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Rarotonga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Melbourne to Rarotonga flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga was $410 for a one-way ticket and $897 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    Melbourne airport is called Melbourne and the only airport in Rarotonga is Rarotonga.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Rarotonga, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga are Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,217 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,369 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne to Rarotonga.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne 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 from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Other airlines flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.
Jetstar flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga