Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga from $413

MEL — RAR
20 Sep — 27 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Wed 28/1016:45 -
1 stop10h 50m
Wed 11/1115:30 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 18/8$960
Sun 25/1008:15 -
1 stop8h 55m
Sun 8/1121:25 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 18/8$962
Sun 25/1016:30 -
1 stop11h 05m
Mon 9/1109:40 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 18/8$1,030
Sun 25/1016:30 -
1 stop11h 05m
Sat 7/1109:40 -
1 stop17h 35m
Deal found 18/8$1,054
Sat 24/1018:25 -
1 stop10h 20m
Sun 8/1115:30 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 18/8$1,055
Mon 26/1019:00 -
1 stop10h 10m
Sun 8/1115:30 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 18/8$1,073
Tue 8/919:15 -
1 stop32h 05m
Tue 22/909:00 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 18/8$1,080
Sat 5/919:15 -
1 stop32h 05m
Sat 19/909:10 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 18/8$1,094
Sat 24/1018:25 -
1 stop10h 20m
Mon 9/1109:40 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 18/8$1,099
Thu 10/909:35 -
1 stop18h 10m
Thu 24/909:10 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 20/8$1,101

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Round-trip from

$806

One-way from

$413

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,048
27/1-3/2
  • 27/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
Search Deals
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 55m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

16:45-06:35

1 stop10h 50m

Rarotonga

Wed 11/11

15:30-22:50

1 stop10h 20m

$960

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Mon 11/1

16:15-08:10

1 stop12h 55m

Rarotonga

Wed 27/1

15:30-22:50

1 stop10h 20m

$1,111

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

23:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 30/1

09:40-08:35

2 stops25h 55m

$1,146

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Mon 14/9

17:00-07:45

2 stops10h 45m

Rarotonga

Mon 21/9

09:10-18:55

1 stop13h 45m

$1,175

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

23:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Fri 27/11

09:00-20:35

1 stop14h 35m

$1,203

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

21:05-07:45

1 stop30h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 20/9

09:00-18:20

1 stop13h 20m

$1,225

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 30/9

22:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 31/10

21:25-08:55

1 stop14h 30m

$1,280

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Mon 1/2

16:55-08:10

1 stop12h 15m

Rarotonga

Thu 4/2

09:40-18:00

1 stop11h 20m

$1,373

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Mon 11/1

09:20-08:10

2 stops19h 50m

Rarotonga

Wed 27/1

14:55-17:10

2 stops29h 15m

$1,408

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL Melbourne - RAR Rarotonga

MELRAR

Melbourne

Mon 5/10

18:00-07:45

2 stops10h 45m

Rarotonga

Mon 12/10

09:10-21:15

1 stop15h 05m

$1,422

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 17/8

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rarotonga from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga

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

The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (average of $865). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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 Airport to Rarotonga?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga flights typically cost between $775 and $1,168 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $806 on Multiple Airlines (27 Jan–3 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andJetstar from Melbourne Airport 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
663 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
1,084 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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
568 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
663 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

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) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga. You should not have trouble finding flights to Rarotonga from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Rarotonga airport from Melbourne. It is only a 0.8 km journey from Rarotonga (RAR) to Rarotonga’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

    Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in just under 10h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5575 km between Melbourne Airport and Rarotonga.

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

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Rarotonga, with prices starting at $372. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $820 and $1,007, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 66% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga one-way?

    $249 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $429 and $543, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

    The most popular stopover on flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga is Sydney.

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

    Sydney travellers tend to visit Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown more than anywhere else. Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre, and Sydney Chinatown can be accessed by travelling approximately 9.9 km, 7.3 km, and 7.2 km, respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Travellers can rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith for an average daily rate of $53 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Rarotonga stopover in Auckland 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 Airport to Rarotonga?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (average of $865). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,493). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga on these airlines

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Top 3 airlines flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$372Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Jetstar flights
Air New ZealandCheapest$820Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,007Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Qantas Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Rarotonga flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Rarotonga flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.