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$573+ Cheap flights from California to the Cook Islands

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LAX — RAR
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cook Islands

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$900
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$573
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,461
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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 February 20, 2025.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/18:20 amOAK - RAR
1 stop16h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/911:30 pmRAR - OAK
1 stop18h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$888
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:45 amSFO - RAR
1 stop17h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/911:30 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop17h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$900
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/17:05 amSJC - RAR
1 stop17h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/911:30 pmRAR - SJC
1 stop18h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$900
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/317:00 amSFO - RAR
1 stop18h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/811:25 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop19h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$945
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/118:30 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop29h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/2011:30 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop13h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$962
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/117:07 pmSAN - RAR
1 stop30h 48mAlaska Airlines
Sun 4/2011:30 pmRAR - SAN
1 stop28h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$979
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/127:00 amLAX - RAR
1 stop18h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 4/2011:30 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop13h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,083
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/129:45 amONT - RAR
1 stop16h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 4/2011:30 pmRAR - ONT
1 stop19h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,083
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Sun 4/69:10 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/1311:30 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,135
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/29:40 amSFO - RAR
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1612:20 pmRAR - SFO
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 6/287:00 amSNA - RAR
2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/611:30 pmRAR - SNA
2 stops30h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,353
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 6/287:00 amONT - RAR
2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/611:30 pmRAR - ONT
2 stops38h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,427

Find flights from California to Cook Islands within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Cook Islands

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

7:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 3/9

11:30 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$900

San JoseRarotonga

SJC - RAR

SJCRAR

San Jose

Sat 3/1

7:05 am-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 3/9

11:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$900

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 4/11

8:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop29h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 4/20

11:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$962

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 4/11

7:07 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop30h 48m

Rarotonga

Sun 4/20

11:30 pm-7:05 am

1 stop28h 35m

$979

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 4/12

7:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 4/20

11:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$1,083

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Sat 4/12

9:45 am-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Rarotonga

Sun 4/20

11:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,083

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

9:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Rarotonga

Sun 4/13

11:30 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$1,135

Santa AnaRarotonga

SNA - RAR

SNARAR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/28

7:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 7/6

11:30 pm-8:34 am

2 stops30h 04m

$1,353

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Sat 6/28

7:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 7/6

11:30 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops38h 23m

$1,427

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

10:10 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/12

3:05 am-12:45 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$1,438

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Travel insights for flights from California to Cook Islands

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Cook Islands including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 20, 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 February 20, 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
1,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,301 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
9,697 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
2,317 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
461 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
8,765 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,301 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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. Air New Zealand flights start at $587 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $645 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 2 airlines flying from California to Cook Islands

Discover the top 2 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$820Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,460Average$2,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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