Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga from $396

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RAR
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
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 5 December 2025.

Wed 10/1218:10MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 35mJetstar
Wed 17/1208:25RAR - MEL
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$1,181
Wed 10/1218:10MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,322
Wed 10/1208:10AVV - RAR
1 stop19h 35mJetstar
Wed 17/1208:25RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$1,355
Wed 10/1218:10MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:25RAR - MEL
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,409
Wed 10/1208:10AVV - RAR
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1214:55RAR - AVV
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,680
Wed 10/1208:10AVV - RAR
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1214:55RAR - AVV
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,013
Mon 15/1206:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/109:00RAR - MEL
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,104
Mon 15/1220:55AVV - RAR
1 stop30h 40mJetstar
Sun 11/109:00RAR - AVV
1 stop25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$2,200
Mon 15/1219:55MEL - RAR
2 stops31h 40mJetstar
Sun 11/109:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$2,362
Fri 26/1208:35MEL - RAR
1 stop8h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 3/114:55RAR - MEL
1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$2,454
Fri 26/1216:40MEL - RAR
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/121:20RAR - MEL
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,709
Mon 15/1215:00AVV - RAR
3 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/109:00RAR - AVV
1 stop14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,839

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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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$953

One-way from

$396

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,512
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/3-5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($236 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

13:40-06:35

1 stop13h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/4

09:00-19:20

1 stop14h 20m

$953

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

14:20-06:35

1 stop13h 15m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/4

22:15-17:30

2 stops23h 15m

$1,161

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

18:50-13:40

1 stop15h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 7/2

14:55-21:30

1 stop9h 35m

$1,161

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sun 15/2

14:20-06:35

1 stop13h 15m

Rarotonga

Thu 19/2

14:55-08:10

2 stops44h 15m

$1,190

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

06:45-20:05

1 stop10h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 24/1

21:20-09:25

1 stop15h 05m

$1,347

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 7/1

18:30-20:05

1 stop22h 35m

Rarotonga

Sun 18/1

21:05-08:20

1 stop14h 15m

$1,393

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sat 17/1

18:50-20:10

1 stop22h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 24/1

21:20-09:25

1 stop15h 05m

$1,399

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sun 29/3

21:00-20:05

2 stops20h 05m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/4

22:05-13:40

2 stops19h 35m

$1,417

MelbourneRarotonga

AVV - RAR

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 17/1

20:55-06:35

1 stop30h 40m

Rarotonga

Sat 24/1

21:20-15:50

2 stops21h 30m

$1,450

MelbourneRarotonga

AVV - RAR

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 7/1

06:00-06:45

1 stop21h 45m

Rarotonga

Sun 18/1

09:00-07:35

1 stop25h 35m

$1,585

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga (average of $454). Flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,089). 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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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 5 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.

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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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.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $394 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $521 and Qantas Airways from $572 one-way.

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