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$714+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

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— RAR
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rarotonga in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,253

One-way from

$714
From New York to Rarotonga
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Cheapest flights to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Sat 5/37:20 amJFK - RAR
2 stops21h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/1111:30 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops24h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,253
Sat 11/157:00 amEWR - RAR
2 stops20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/231:05 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops24h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/23$1,401
Tue 3/254:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/12:20 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops42h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,773
Tue 3/255:29 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/12:20 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,773
Wed 10/222:45 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops28h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/292:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops34h 17mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/23$2,091
Wed 10/223:45 pmLGA - RAR
2 stops27h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/292:55 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/23$2,091
Mon 7/282:20 pmLGA - RAR
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/184:00 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$2,231
Sat 5/39:55 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop22h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/103:05 amRAR - JFK
1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/23$2,246
Tue 9/98:55 pmJFK - RAR
3 stops47h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 9/164:00 pmRAR - JFK
3 stops61h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/25$2,442
Mon 4/2110:00 amLGA - RAR
3 stops34h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/284:00 pmRAR - LGA
3 stops38h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/22$10,794

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

7:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/11

11:30 pm-6:00 am

2 stops24h 30m

$1,253

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sat 9/6

9:00 am-1:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/20

12:20 pm-5:59 am

2 stops35h 39m

$1,788

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-1:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/20

12:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops37h 00m

$1,788

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/28

8:05 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops56h 05m

Rarotonga

Mon 8/18

4:00 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$2,127

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sat 5/24

4:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/31

4:00 pm-7:11 am

2 stops33h 11m

$2,155

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/28

2:20 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops30h 20m

Rarotonga

Mon 8/18

4:00 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$2,231

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

9:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/10

3:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$2,246

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

8:55 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops47h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 9/16

4:00 pm-11:10 am

3 stops61h 10m

$2,442

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/21

10:00 am-2:40 pm

3 stops34h 40m

Rarotonga

Mon 4/28

4:00 pm-12:38 pm

3 stops38h 38m

$10,794

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Tue 4/22

6:04 pm-9:05 pm

3 stops33h 01m

$714

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Rarotonga in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Rarotonga flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Rarotonga flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Rarotonga flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Rarotonga flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Rarotonga. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rarotonga

How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from New York to Rarotonga takes 25 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Rarotonga from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Rarotonga by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga when rainfall is around 3.9 in.

Temperature in Rarotonga by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, 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 Rarotonga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rarotonga. 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 Rarotonga. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
9,782 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
2,330 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,605 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.

FAQs about flying to Rarotonga

Rarotonga, Cook Islands airport overview

Situated two miles (3km) west of Avarua, Rarotonga International (RAR) is the main airport for the Cook Islands. Revamped in 2010, the facility is shiny and new, although still pretty basic. As the Cook Islands are so remote and there isn’t much air traffic the facility is rarely crowded.

Direct flights to Rarotonga International Airport are available from destinations in Australasia, including Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney and Papeete. Air New Zealand also operates a direct route from Los Angeles, and Air Rarotonga has domestic flights within the Cook Islands from Aitutaki, Atiu, Manihiki, Mauke, Mangaia and Mitiaro.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga?

    If you book a flight to Rarotonga, you will be flying into Rarotonga, which is the city’s only airport. Rarotonga (RAR) is located 0.5 mi from the center of Rarotonga.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rarotonga if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rarotonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rarotonga?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Alaska Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rarotonga.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga?

    Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $273, while round-trip flights cost around $255.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rarotonga?

    A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $474, however they can be found for as little as $255.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rarotonga depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio Air Conditioned is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 mi away from Rarotonga).

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