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WAS — RAR
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
1 adult
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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 639,854 searches and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,120

Return from

$608

One-way from

$316
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rarotonga
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Rarotonga (RAR)

Average price of flights to Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Rarotonga is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying to Rarotonga in December will prove the most costly (average of $802). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,113

February

$1,205

March

$731

April

$956

May

$1,031

June

$935

July

$975

August

$870

September

$950

October

$941

November

$984

December

$1,231

Temperature and rainfall in Rarotonga by month

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

RAR

Temperature

22 - 26 °C

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 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 28 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Rarotonga should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 29 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways to Rarotonga. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
685 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
1,060 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
720 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Cheap flights to Rarotonga, the largest of the Cook Islands, take just three hours or so from Australia or New Zealand. Those flights will deliver you to the “down south” island that runs on Raro time – deliciously slow and laidback, a perfect complement to the azure-blue seas, palm-fringed soft-sand beaches and friendly Cook Islanders.

Life on Rarotonga, in general, is clustered around the coasts. Ancient volcanic peaks dominate the centre of the island, shrouded in dense, lush, vegetation. Consequently, the centre is not as well-known as the beaches.

Avarua, on the north coast, is the capital of the Cook Islands. Most popular with tourists is the southeast coast, around Muri, where the lagoon is widest and deepest and best for swimming, snorkelling, scuba-diving and boating.

Rarotonga climate

Rarotonga’s climate is equable, with little variation in temperatures year-round. The winter months are May to October; temperatures range between 18 and 28 degrees Celsius. The summer months are November to April and temps are 21-29 degrees. January to early May are the wet season months.

Getting around Rarotonga

The Rarotonga bus service runs clockwise and anti-clockwise between about 7am and 4.30pm daily. 

Rental cars and motor scooters are available, but drivers must have a Cook Islands licence, which costs about $10.

What is good to know if travelling to Rarotonga?

  • Visitors are not expected to tip while on the Cook Islands. It’s not part of the Islanders’ culture. Also, Rarotonga is a conservative place. Even Rarotongan women will cover up for the beach. Dress conservatively. 
  • There are four coral islets off Muri Beach: Mo tutapu, Oneroa, Koromiri and Taakoka. 
  • The Takitumu Conservation Area protects native birds and plants, particularly the Kakerori, the Rarotonga Flycatcher. 
  • Rarotanga’s cuisine is modern Pacific Rim – a fusion of Asian, Indian and French. Ika mata is a specialty on Rarotonga, it’s fish marinated in coconut and lime. Ika mata, with taro (the leaves of the taro are island spinach) appear on “island nights” menus. 
  • The Saturday market at Punanga Nui runs from 6am until noon. This is the place to pick up black pearls, hand-woven baskets and wooden souvenirs. 
  • Set aside some money to cover the departure tax when you leave Rarotonga. It’s NZ$55.
  • When is the best time to fly to Rarotonga?

    Peak Season: June to August is the high season, when most Australians and New Zealanders arrive on cheap flights to Rarotonga.  Off Season:  December-April is the wet season. Cyclones are a threat during these months also.  Shoulder Season:  May, September and October are great months to visit. The weather is likely to be good and there are fewer tourists.

  • What does RAR mean?

    RAR is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A RAR flight refers to a flight to Rarotonga Airport.

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

    Most people fly into Rarotonga (RAR) if they book a flight to Rarotonga. Rarotonga is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Rarotonga’s city centre.

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