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Cheap flights from Auckland to Rarotonga from $249

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 8/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — RAR
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga are usually found in February or March, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2025.

Sat 22/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Sun 23/1121:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 28/10$570
Sat 8/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 55mJetstar
Wed 12/1121:05RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 20mJetstar
Deal found 27/10$632
Tue 11/1108:50AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1121:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/10$794
Sun 23/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 23/1121:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/10$796
Mon 17/1108:50AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/1121:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/10$813
Tue 9/1208:50AKL - RAR
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/1221:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/10$972
Tue 9/1216:05AKL - RAR
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1221:20RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,260
Fri 21/1115:10AKL - RAR
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/1114:55RAR - AKL
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/10$1,284

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) 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 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$570

One-way from

$249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$694

Good round-trip deal

$700 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/11-23/11
  • Nonstop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Auckland to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • Auckland to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Rarotonga that are best for you.

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Auckland

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Rarotonga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/11

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 23/11

21:05-00:25

Nonstop4h 20m

$570

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

16:15-22:10

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Tue 21/4

16:00-18:30

Nonstop4h 30m

$631

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 6/3

21:05-00:25

Nonstop4h 20m

$637

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/2

14:55-18:10

Nonstop4h 15m

$649

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/2

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Rarotonga

Fri 27/2

14:55-18:10

Nonstop4h 15m

$649

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/2

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 28/2

14:55-18:10

Nonstop4h 15m

$666

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Rarotonga

Fri 6/3

14:55-18:10

Nonstop4h 15m

$667

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/1

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$249

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

08:50-13:40

Nonstop3h 50m

$279

AucklandRarotonga

AKL - RAR

AKLRAR

Auckland Intl

Sat 3/1

15:10-20:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$311

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rarotonga from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Rarotonga

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Rarotonga. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga (average of $250). Flying from Auckland to Rarotonga in September is currently the most expensive (average of $494). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland 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 30 October 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Auckland to Rarotonga by exploring options for tickets at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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 30 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Auckland to Rarotonga. 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
520 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
478 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
520 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Rarotonga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Rarotonga?

    To fly from Auckland to Rarotonga, you need to book a flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR). Nonstop flights to Rarotonga from Auckland Intl take 3h 45m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Rarotonga flight route?

    This flight path from Auckland Intl to Rarotonga was viewed by 196 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

    There are many flights that can get you from Auckland to Rarotonga in 3h 55m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3011 km. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Rarotonga round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($199), and Air New Zealand ($590) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Rarotonga. Jetstar is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Rarotonga?

    Consider United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (81%) or Singapore Airlines (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Rarotonga.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

    The cheapest flight price from Auckland to Rarotonga is $285. On average you can expect to pay $584. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Rarotonga), can usually be booked for $2,494.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Rarotonga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Rarotonga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga (average of $250). Flying from Auckland to Rarotonga in September is currently the most expensive (average of $494). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Auckland to Rarotonga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Rarotonga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$199Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$590Average$831FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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