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$691+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga, 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RAR
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Rarotonga in 2024

Find the latest flights to Rarotonga in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,979

One-way from

$691
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 November 20, 2024.

Fri 11/297:59 amJFK - RAR
2 stops43h 46mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/139:10 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,089
Mon 12/28:00 amEWR - RAR
2 stops46h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/162:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops28h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$2,430
Mon 12/27:20 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop23h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/182:55 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$2,462
Sun 12/16:30 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/159:00 amRAR - EWR
2 stops50h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,787
Sun 12/18:15 pmJFK - RAR
3 stops57h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 12/152:55 pmRAR - JFK
3 stops63h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/20$4,487
Sun 12/12:00 pmLGA - RAR
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1511:30 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$6,612
Sun 12/16:00 amLGA - RAR
2 stops36h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/132:55 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops24h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$9,029

Find flights to Rarotonga within your budget

Locate flights to Rarotonga that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

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New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/30

10:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops56h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 12/13

9:10 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$2,243

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Mon 12/2

8:00 am-1:05 am

2 stops46h 05m

Rarotonga

Mon 12/16

2:55 pm-12:51 am

2 stops28h 56m

$2,430

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/5

8:55 pm-10:10 pm

3 stops55h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/12

4:00 pm-11:10 am

3 stops61h 10m

$2,445

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/2

7:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Rarotonga

Wed 12/18

2:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$2,462

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sun 12/1

6:30 pm-6:35 am

2 stops41h 05m

Rarotonga

Sun 12/15

9:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops50h 51m

$2,787

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/1

2:00 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 12/15

11:30 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops33h 59m

$6,612

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/1

6:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 12/13

2:55 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$9,029

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Fri 1/24

8:05 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$691

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Deals found on 11/20

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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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Travel insights for flights to Rarotonga

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How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from New York to Rarotonga takes 28 hours 18 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hawaiian Airlines, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines to Rarotonga. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,336 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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, Hawaiian 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 $187, while round-trip flights cost around $230.

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

    A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $414, however they can be found for as little as $230.

  • 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 is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 mi away from Rarotonga).

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