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$573+ Cheap flights from California to the Cook Islands

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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cook Islands

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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$945
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$573
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,525
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Cheapest flights from California to Cook Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cook Islands. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/178:50 amSFO - RAR
2 stops17h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/2511:25 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop19h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$945
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/268:45 amLAX - RAR
2 stops17h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/1111:30 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops21h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$945
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/269:45 amONT - RAR
1 stop16h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/1111:30 pmRAR - ONT
1 stop19h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$945
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:00 amBUR - RAR
2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/411:30 pmRAR - BUR
2 stops32h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$950
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/256:11 pmSNA - RAR
2 stops31h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/411:30 pmRAR - SNA
2 stops31h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$950
This CheapTickets.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapTickets.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:15 amSFO - RAR
1 stop17h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 10/191:05 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1510:10 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/173:05 amRAR - LAX
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,264
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/97:05 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/152:55 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/30$1,355
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:20 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/191:05 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,370
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/18:37 pmSAN - RAR
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/123:05 amRAR - SAN
2 stops41h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,513
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/59:00 amONT - RAR
1 stop16h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 7/131:05 pmRAR - ONT
1 stop29h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,532
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2911:05 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop18h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/73:05 amRAR - SFO
1 stop30h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/31$1,651

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cook Islands that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Cook Islands that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cook Islands

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

8:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/25

11:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$945

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

8:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/11

11:30 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$945

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Sat 4/26

9:45 am-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/11

11:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$945

BurbankRarotonga

BUR - RAR

BURRAR

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/11

11:30 pm-11:09 am

2 stops32h 39m

$950

Santa AnaRarotonga

SNA - RAR

SNARAR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/25

6:11 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 44m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/4

11:30 pm-10:19 am

2 stops31h 49m

$950

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

10:10 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/17

3:05 am-12:55 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,264

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

10:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Rarotonga

Wed 5/21

4:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,356

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 8/1

8:37 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops29h 18m

Rarotonga

Tue 8/12

3:05 am-11:44 pm

2 stops41h 39m

$1,513

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Sat 7/5

9:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 7/13

1:05 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop29h 22m

$1,532

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

11:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/7

3:05 am-12:50 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$1,651

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cook Islands

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to the Cook Islands

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cook Islands?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $905). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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 CA to CK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Cook Islands. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Cook Islands as you normally would.

Rainfall in Cook Islands by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cook Islands ranges from 3.9 - 10.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Cook Islands when rainfall is around 3.9 in.

Temperature in Cook Islands by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cook Islands, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cook Islands. 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 Cook Islands. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Cook Islands, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,811 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,342 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Cook Islands one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $573. Alaska Airlines flights start at $623 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $729 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Cook Islands that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Cook Islands flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cook Islands?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Cook Islands.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Cook Islands?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cook Islands 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 California to Cook Islands?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $905). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Cook Islands

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Cook Islands. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$820Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$846Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,460Average$1,984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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