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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga from $436

MEL — RAR
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Wed 21/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 20m
Tue 27/1009:00 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 14/9$913
Sat 17/1020:50 -
1 stop30h 30m
Sun 25/1009:00 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 15/9$1,024
Tue 20/1020:50 -
1 stop30h 30m
Wed 28/1009:00 -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 12/9$1,044
Wed 14/1018:55 -
1 stop27h 40m
Thu 22/1021:15 -
1 stop27h 20m
Deal found 15/9$1,067
Mon 26/1021:00 -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 2/1109:40 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 11/9$1,077
Fri 30/1023:55 -
1 stop17h 10m
Tue 3/1109:00 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 13/9$1,086
Wed 7/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 20m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 14/9$1,102
Wed 7/1018:50 -
1 stop8h 30m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
1 stop28h 40m
Deal found 14/9$1,142
Fri 30/1008:10 -
1 stop19h 25m
Tue 3/1109:00 -
1 stop17h 15m
Deal found 13/9$1,144
Wed 21/1014:55 -
2 stops31h 40m
Tue 27/1009:00 -
1 stop14h 20m
Deal found 14/9$1,154
Tue 22/918:55 -
1 stop8h 25m
Thu 15/1009:10 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 15/9$1,171
Wed 14/1006:00 -
1 stop21h 20m
Thu 22/1009:10 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 15/9$1,182

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Round-trip from

$867

One-way from

$436

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$992
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/1-20/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($199 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

08:15-20:10

1 stop8h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$436

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

19:10-13:40

1 stop15h 30m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$643

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 16/12

19:10-13:40

1 stop15h 30m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$644

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sat 7/11

12:00-08:10

2 stops17h 10m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$810

MelbourneRarotonga

AVV Melbourne Avalon - RAR Rarotonga

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 7/11

11:40-08:10

2 stops17h 30m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$818

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 13/1

08:15-20:10

1 stop8h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 20/1

14:55-21:30

1 stop9h 35m

$867

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

13:25-07:20

2 stops13h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$884

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 25/11

16:45-14:30

3 stops18h 45m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$899

MelbourneRarotonga

AVV Melbourne Avalon - RAR Rarotonga

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 16/12

08:10-06:35

1 stop19h 25m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$899

MelbourneRarotonga

AVV Melbourne Avalon - RAR Rarotonga

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 13/3

14:50-08:10

2 stops14h 20m

Rarotonga

Sun 21/3

09:00-23:15

1 stop17h 15m

$975

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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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga (average of $988). Flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,507). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Melbourne to Rarotonga flights typically cost between $800 and $1,191 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $867 on Air New Zealand (13 Jan–20 Jan).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 52 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,098 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 8h 55m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Jetstar, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. Melbourne and Rarotonga are separated by a distance of 5575 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga round-trip from $366. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $849, and Qantas Airways, from $1,076. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga for 67% 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 $249 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $417 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 Sydney most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

    Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown are currently the most popular points of interest in Sydney at the moment. Those on a stopover in Sydney interested in visiting Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, or Sydney Chinatown can do so by traveling 9.9 km, 7.3 km, and 7.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those landing in Sydney looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $47 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Rarotonga flights?

    Melbourne to Rarotonga flights have a stopover in Auckland 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga (average of $988). Flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,507). 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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