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$335+ Cheap flights 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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RAR
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Cook Islands in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Cook Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cook Islands. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Sun 19/421:30
SYD
-
RAR
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 24/409:00
RAR
-
SYD
Nonstop7h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$580
Wed 15/421:30
SYD
-
RAR
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Fri 24/409:00
RAR
-
SYD
Nonstop7h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 20/1$597
Fri 20/321:30
SYD
-
RAR
Nonstop6h 05m
Jetstar
Sun 26/409:00
RAR
-
SYD
Nonstop7h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/1$613
Fri 27/221:30
SYD
-
RAR
Nonstop6h 05m
Jetstar
Fri 27/209:00
RAR
-
SYD
Nonstop7h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/1$638
Wed 15/421:30
SYD
-
RAR
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Wed 22/409:00
RAR
-
SYD
Nonstop7h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/1$641
Sun 8/321:30
SYD
-
RAR
Nonstop6h 05m
Jetstar
Tue 24/309:00
RAR
-
SYD
Nonstop7h 10m
Jetstar
Deal found 21/1$660

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Find the latest flights to Cook Islands in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 22 January 2026.

Return from

$580

One-way from

$335

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,032

Good round-trip deal

$624 or less

Good one-way deal

$311 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/4-24/4
  • Nonstop
  • 13h 20m total
  • Sydney to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Sydney to Cook Islands
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($202 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cook Islands.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Fri 27/2

09:00-13:10

Nonstop7h 10m

$638

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Fri 13/2

09:00-13:10

Nonstop7h 10m

$689

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 24/4

22:05-14:30

1 stop20h 25m

$697

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

18:25-08:30

1 stop10h 05m

Rarotonga

Tue 16/6

09:00-12:35

Nonstop7h 35m

$819

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/4

21:30-06:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sun 12/4

22:05-14:30

1 stop20h 25m

$820

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Sun 15/3

21:05-07:35

1 stop13h 30m

$911

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

07:05-20:05

1 stop10h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 15/3

09:00-13:10

Nonstop7h 10m

$931

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

07:50-21:05

1 stop9h 15m

Rarotonga

Sun 10/5

09:00-12:35

Nonstop7h 35m

$949

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 1/5

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sun 10/5

09:00-12:35

Nonstop7h 35m

$985

SydneyAitutaki

SYD - AIT

SYDAIT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/6

07:50-14:20

2 stops26h 30m

Aitutaki

Sat 27/6

09:10-10:40

2 stops29h 30m

$1,462

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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Cook Islands

How long is the flight to Cook Islands?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Cook Islands takes 11 hours 47 minutes. Flights to Cook Islands from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cook Islands?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Cook Islands are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $336
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $851
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $502

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cook Islands?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cook Islands are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Cook Islands by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cook Islands ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Cook Islands when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

Temperature in Cook Islands by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cook Islands, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Cook Islands?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Cook Islands in the last few years. This data was updated on 22 January 2026.
The most popular places in Cook Islands to fly to are Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cook Islands. 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 Cook Islands. Reviews last updated 22 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to the Cook Islands. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
511 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

FAQs about flying to Cook Islands

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cook Islands if I am willing to have stopovers?

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cook Islands?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cook Islands.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands?

    Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $193, while return flights cost around $297.

  • How much is a return flight to Cook Islands?

    A return flight to Cook Islands will typically cost around $784, however they can be found for as little as $297.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cook Islands depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cook Islands, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Free unlimited Wifi & AC spacious 4 bedroom is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 km away from Rarotonga).

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