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$1,855+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

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— RAR
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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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 February 20, 2025.

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$1,855
From New York to Rarotonga
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

Sun 4/69:00 amEWR - RAR
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/123:05 amRAR - EWR
3 stops45h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,855
Sun 4/610:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/123:05 amRAR - JFK
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$2,022
Sun 4/68:00 amEWR - RAR
2 stops36h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/123:05 amRAR - EWR
2 stops46h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/20$2,468

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Return

Price

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sun 4/6

9:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/12

3:05 am-6:43 am

3 stops45h 38m

$1,855

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/6

10:00 am-7:30 am

2 stops51h 30m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/12

3:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$2,022

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sun 4/6

8:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/12

3:05 am-7:21 am

2 stops46h 16m

$2,468

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Deals found on 2/20

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  • 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 26 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 February 20, 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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 $154, while round-trip flights cost around $211.

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

    A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $688, however they can be found for as little as $211.

  • 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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