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$649+ 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 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cook Islands

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 December 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/308:10 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/89:20 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops45h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$2,474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/157:15 amSFO - RAR
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/179:05 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,535
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Tue 12/308:10 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 1/89:20 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/9$2,590
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/157:50 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/172:55 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$2,912
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:05 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/52:55 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$3,162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Mon 12/2910:45 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop40h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/39:20 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop35h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$3,539
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/197:05 pmLAX - AIT
2 stops50h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/2712:40 pmAIT - LAX
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/11$4,150
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:10 amSFO - RAR
2 stops30h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/172:55 pmRAR - SFO
3 stops50h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$10,439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2110:42 amONT - RAR
2 stops52h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/302:55 pmRAR - ONT
2 stops29h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$10,539
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:50 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/312:15 pmRAR - SFO
2 stops32h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$11,716

Find flight deals from California to Cook Islands

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cook Islands flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$947
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$649
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,325
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($170 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 December 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Cook Islands that are best for you.

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California

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Cook Islands

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 2/13

7:22 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops29h 23m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops30h 29m

$947

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 4/18

9:00 am-11:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/2

12:25 pm-6:50 am

1 stop15h 25m

$947

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

8:30 am-10:45 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 00m

$947

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 4/18

10:30 am-11:45 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/2

12:25 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$947

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/15

1:00 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 00m

$947

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

9:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 15m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-12:24 am

2 stops33h 24m

$947

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

9:46 am-10:40 pm

2 stops14h 54m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/15

1:00 pm-12:24 am

2 stops33h 24m

$947

Santa RosaRarotonga

STS - RAR

STSRAR

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Thu 5/7

7:28 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops30h 27m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/16

12:25 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$951

Santa RosaRarotonga

STS - RAR

STSRAR

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Fri 5/8

9:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/16

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$951

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Sat 2/7

8:13 am-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 27m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/15

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$963

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cook Islands

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cook Islands from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $683). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 December 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Cook Islands in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cook Islands. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Cook Islands?

    Departing from California to Cook Islands will take you 16h 15m. California and Cook Islands are separated by a distance of 4679 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $683). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$670Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$760Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,340Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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