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Cheap flights from Australia to Rarotonga from $279

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RAR
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Rarotonga

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Rarotonga flight deals. Data was last updated 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$564

One-way from

$279

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$831

Good round-trip deal

$657 or less

Good one-way deal

$364 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/9-12/9
  • Nonstop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Australia to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Australia to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($383 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Rarotonga.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to Rarotonga.
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Tue 19/821:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Wed 3/908:10RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 45mJetstar
Deal found 15/8$564
Wed 17/921:10SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Sat 20/909:30RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 15/8$584
Tue 2/921:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Wed 3/908:10RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 45mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$587
Wed 3/921:10SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Sat 13/909:30RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$603
Fri 5/921:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Tue 9/909:10RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$604
Fri 29/821:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Fri 5/909:10RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$621
Sun 14/921:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Sun 21/909:10RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/8$635
Fri 22/821:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Tue 26/809:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$636
Wed 3/921:10SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Wed 10/908:10RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 45mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$655
Fri 29/821:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Sun 7/909:10RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 25mJetstar
Deal found 14/8$658
Tue 2/914:25OOL - RAR
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Fri 12/909:10RAR - OOL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 13/8$725
Sat 6/917:40BNE - RAR
1 stop10h 05mJetstar
Fri 12/922:05RAR - BNE
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 15/8$735

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Rarotonga that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 12/9

09:10-12:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$564

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

21:10-06:55

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 13/9

09:30-13:05

Nonstop7h 35m

$564

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 12/9

09:10-12:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$566

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

21:10-06:55

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 20/9

09:30-13:05

Nonstop7h 35m

$584

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/9

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Wed 3/9

08:10-11:55

Nonstop7h 45m

$587

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 13/9

09:30-13:05

Nonstop7h 35m

$603

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 19/9

09:10-12:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$604

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/9

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 9/9

09:10-12:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$604

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 5/9

09:10-12:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$621

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/9

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sun 21/9

09:10-12:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$635

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Rarotonga

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Australia to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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 AU to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 15 August 2025.

When flying from Australia to Rarotonga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 15 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Australia to Rarotonga have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
895 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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
464 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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.

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

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

  • How popular is this Australia to Rarotonga flight route?

    Within the past month, 1,426 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to Rarotonga.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Rarotonga?

    The most popular route from Australia to Rarotonga is Melbourne - Rarotonga. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rarotonga or Brisbane - Rarotonga.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Rarotonga?

    While on average a flight from Australia to Rarotonga is generally $595, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $299. When looking at the most popular route, (Melbourne - Rarotonga), you can expect to pay $929 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to Rarotonga?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Australia to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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 3 airlines flying from Australia to Rarotonga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$475Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$846Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$856Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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