Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 37m. Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 16m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,214. Find deals

Question 5

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in just under 12h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5575 km between Melbourne Airport and Rarotonga.

Question 6

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

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Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Rarotonga, with prices starting at $820. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $867 and $1,047, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 7

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

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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 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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The most popular airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

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

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Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Rarotonga stopover in Sydney least frequently.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 19% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 16

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga, book at least 17 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $954 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $954.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

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February can be a great time to fly to Rarotonga from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $1,220. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $505. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to RAR?

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When flying from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

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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 Melbourne to Rarotonga.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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

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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.

Round-trip from	$860
One-way from	$397
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,103

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$820	Average$1,126	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$867	Average$1,230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,047	Average$1,238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga from $397

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