Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga from $500
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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RAR
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rarotonga are usually found in September or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.
Sun 21/1208:35MEL - RAR
1 stop8h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 21/114:55RAR - MEL
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,922
Sun 21/1213:55MEL - RAR
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/121:05RAR - MEL
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,098
Best flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Thu 29/120:55AVV - RAR
1 stop30h 40mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$831
Fri 30/117:45MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/221:05RAR - MEL
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$981
Thu 29/118:50MEL - RAR
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/12$1,176
Thu 29/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 6/221:05RAR - MEL
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,192
Fri 30/106:00AVV - RAR
1 stop21h 35mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$839
Sat 31/120:55AVV - RAR
1 stop30h 40mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$875
Fri 30/106:00AVV - RAR
1 stop21h 35mJetstar
Fri 6/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$934
Sat 31/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,132
Sat 31/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 6/221:05RAR - MEL
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$1,192
Thu 29/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,138
Thu 2/420:55AVV - RAR
1 stop30h 20mJetstar
Tue 7/409:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$993
Tue 27/110:00MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,173
Fri 30/117:25MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 10mJetstar
Fri 6/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop13h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,022
Wed 7/110:20AVV - RAR
2 stops30h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 18/121:05RAR - AVV
2 stops26h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,448
Thu 2/420:50MEL - RAR
1 stop30h 25mJetstar
Tue 7/409:00RAR - MEL
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$1,084
Thu 2/420:55AVV - RAR
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/409:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,313
Wed 28/123:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,106
Wed 28/123:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Fri 6/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,200
Mon 12/120:55AVV - RAR
1 stop30h 40mJetstar
Fri 23/109:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,220
Wed 7/115:00AVV - RAR
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Sun 18/109:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$1,537
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Data last updated 18 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 12/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/121:05RAR - MEL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,111
Wed 28/123:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,106
Thu 29/120:55AVV - RAR
1 stop30h 40mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$831
Thu 29/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,138
Fri 30/106:00AVV - RAR
1 stop21h 35mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$839
Fri 30/106:00AVV - RAR
1 stop21h 35mJetstar
Fri 6/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$934
Fri 30/117:45MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$942
Fri 30/117:45MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/221:05RAR - MEL
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$981
Fri 30/117:25MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 10mJetstar
Fri 6/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop13h 10mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,022
Fri 30/117:45MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,112
Sat 31/120:55AVV - RAR
1 stop30h 40mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$875
Sat 31/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,132
One-way flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
Sun 1/314:50MEL - RAR
1 stop12h 45mJetstar
Deal found 15/12$500
Sun 1/306:00MEL - RAR
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12$2,556
Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 18 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne 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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga that are best for you.
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Melbourne
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Rarotonga
Route
Depart
Return
Price
MelbourneRarotonga
AVV - RAR
AVVRAR
Melbourne Avalon
Thu 29/1
20:55-06:35
1 stop30h 40m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/2
09:00-07:35
1 stop25h 35m
$831
MelbourneRarotonga
AVV - RAR
AVVRAR
Melbourne Avalon
Fri 30/1
06:00-06:35
1 stop21h 35m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/2
09:00-07:35
1 stop25h 35m
$839
MelbourneRarotonga
AVV - RAR
AVVRAR
Melbourne Avalon
Sat 31/1
20:55-06:35
1 stop30h 40m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/2
09:00-07:35
1 stop25h 35m
$875
MelbourneRarotonga
AVV - RAR
AVVRAR
Melbourne Avalon
Fri 30/1
06:00-06:35
1 stop21h 35m
Rarotonga
Fri 6/2
09:00-23:15
1 stop17h 15m
$934
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Fri 30/1
17:45-06:35
1 stop9h 50m
Rarotonga
Fri 6/2
21:05-22:50
1 stop28h 45m
$981
MelbourneRarotonga
AVV - RAR
AVVRAR
Melbourne Avalon
Thu 2/4
20:55-06:15
1 stop30h 20m
Rarotonga
Tue 7/4
09:00-22:50
1 stop17h 50m
$993
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Fri 30/1
17:25-06:35
1 stop10h 10m
Rarotonga
Fri 6/2
09:00-19:10
1 stop13h 10m
$1,022
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Thu 2/4
20:50-06:15
1 stop30h 25m
Rarotonga
Tue 7/4
09:00-17:40
1 stop12h 40m
$1,084
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
23:55-20:05
1 stop17h 10m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/2
09:00-16:45
1 stop10h 45m
$1,106
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
06:45-20:05
1 stop10h 20m
Rarotonga
Sat 7/2
14:55-21:30
1 stop9h 35m
$1,132
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 80 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga (average of $407). Flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,046). 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 MEL to RAR?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 18 December 2025.
When flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight at midday.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne 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 18 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne to Rarotonga by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga from Melbourne?
Rarotonga (RAR), located 0.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga. 3 airlines have flights to Rarotonga from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga?
There are many flights that can get you from Melbourne to Rarotonga in 30h 40m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. Melbourne and Rarotonga are separated by a distance of 5609 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga round-trip from $503. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from $684, and Air New Zealand, from $998. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $389 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $521 and Qantas Airways from $572 one-way.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga?
Melbourne to Rarotonga flights have a stopover in Auckland most of the time.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Auckland?
Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower are currently the most popular points of interest in Auckland at the moment. Those on a stopover in Auckland interested in visiting Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Sky Tower can do so by traveling 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those landing in Auckland looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $54 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Rarotonga flights?
Melbourne to Rarotonga flights have a stopover in Sydney the least frequently.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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 Melbourne to Rarotonga?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga (average of $407). Flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,046). 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.
Explore flights to Rarotonga departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 18 December 2025.
Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne 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 18 December 2025.
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