Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport 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
16 Jan — 23 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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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 17 December 2025.
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
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
Thu 2/420:50MEL - RAR
1 stop30h 25mJetstar
Tue 7/409:00RAR - MEL
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Deal found 17/12$1,084
Mon 12/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/121:05RAR - MEL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,111
Sat 31/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,132
Wed 28/123:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Fri 6/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,200
Sat 31/106:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,138
Tue 27/110:00MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,173
Last-minute flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Data last updated 17 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
Tue 27/110:00MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,173
Wed 28/123:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Sun 8/209:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/12$1,106
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 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
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
Fri 30/117:45MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,144
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 17 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 (MEL) 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 17 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 17 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
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
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
Mon 12/1
06:45-20:05
1 stop10h 20m
Rarotonga
Fri 23/1
21:05-08:20
1 stop14h 15m
$1,111
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
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
06:45-20:05
1 stop10h 20m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/2
09:00-16:45
1 stop10h 45m
$1,138
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Tue 27/1
10:00-06:35
1 stop17h 35m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/2
09:00-16:45
1 stop10h 45m
$1,173
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
$1,176
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Thu 29/1
06:45-20:05
1 stop10h 20m
Rarotonga
Fri 6/2
21:05-08:20
1 stop14h 15m
$1,192
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Wed 28/1
23:55-20:05
1 stop17h 10m
Rarotonga
Fri 6/2
09:00-16:45
1 stop10h 45m
$1,200
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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (average of $407). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 17 December 2025.
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 14% versus a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 68% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,112.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 04m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 58m.
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 17 December 2025.
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.
Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
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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 10m. 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 $503. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $684 and $998, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga one-way?
$389 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 $521 and $572, 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 Auckland.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Auckland?
Auckland travellers tend to visit Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower more than anywhere else. Aotea Centre, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Sky Tower can be accessed by travelling approximately 17.1 km, 18.3 km, and 17.5 km, respectively from Auckland Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Auckland Intl for an average daily rate of $54 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 Sydney 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (average of $407). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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.
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