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$1,010+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rarotonga (RAR)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RAR
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Rarotonga (RAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,010
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/126:59 pmSAN - RAR
2 stops30h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/281:00 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops15h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,010
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1010:00 amSAN - RAR
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1712:15 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,378
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2710:50 amSAN - RAR
2 stops42h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/24:00 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops28h 44mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,379
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 11/227:00 amSAN - RAR
1 stop17h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 11/301:05 pmRAR - SAN
1 stop24h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/17$2,249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 8/2710:38 amSAN - RAR
3 stops31h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/24:00 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops27h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$11,234

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Rarotonga 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Rarotonga that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Rarotonga

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San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 9/12

6:59 pm-10:48 pm

2 stops30h 49m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/28

1:00 pm-7:24 am

2 stops15h 24m

$1,010

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 5/10

10:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops15h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/17

12:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$1,378

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Wed 8/27

10:50 am-1:55 am

2 stops42h 05m

Rarotonga

Tue 9/2

4:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$1,379

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Wed 8/27

10:38 am-2:40 pm

3 stops31h 02m

Rarotonga

Tue 9/2

4:00 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$11,234

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Deals found on 4/17

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rarotonga in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rarotonga flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rarotonga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rarotonga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Rarotonga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Rarotonga

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Rarotonga

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Rarotonga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Rarotonga as you normally would.

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 April 17, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Rarotonga?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rarotonga (average of $905). Flying from San Diego to Rarotonga 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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