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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 5h 08m. Find deals

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

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 64% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga on Cheapflights. Find deals

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

Flights via Sydney (SYD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 19m. Find deals

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

Sydney (SYD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,129. Find deals

How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?

Jetstar can get you from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in just under 9h 35m. 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 $794. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $844 and $1,017, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 5% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $857 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $927.

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

February can be a great time to fly to Rarotonga from Melbourne Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $1,180. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $483. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

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?

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Round-trip from	$956
One-way from	$405
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,069

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29/10-5/11
2 total stops
38h 20m total
Melbourne to Rarotonga

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29/10
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21h 45m total
Melbourne to Rarotonga

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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 15 September 2025.

Wed 29/1018:10MEL - RAR

1 stop9h 35mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$956

Wed 22/1019:15MEL - RAR

1 stop8h 30mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$975

Tue 7/1015:00MEL - RAR

1 stop12h 15mJetstar

Fri 17/1008:10RAR - MEL

1 stop12h 30mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$1,011

Fri 31/1015:25MEL - RAR

1 stop12h 10mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$1,088

Sat 1/1106:45MEL - RAR

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,090

Sun 9/1113:55MEL - RAR

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,117

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Wed 29/1018:10MEL - RAR

1 stop9h 35mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$956

Tue 28/1018:55MEL - RAR

1 stop8h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1121:20RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,063

Sat 24/108:35MEL - RAR

1 stop9h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 31/114:55RAR - MEL

1 stop9h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,138

Tue 7/1015:00MEL - RAR

1 stop12h 15mJetstar

Fri 17/1008:10RAR - MEL

1 stop12h 30mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$1,011

Thu 30/1006:45MEL - RAR

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,081

Sun 9/1118:30MEL - RAR

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,124

Fri 31/1018:30MEL - RAR

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,124

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Tue 7/1015:00MEL - RAR

1 stop12h 15mJetstar

Fri 17/1008:10RAR - MEL

1 stop12h 30mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$1,011

Wed 22/1019:15MEL - RAR

1 stop8h 30mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$975

Wed 29/1018:10MEL - RAR

1 stop9h 35mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$956

Thu 30/1021:00MEL - RAR

1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,172

Fri 31/1015:25MEL - RAR

1 stop12h 10mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop28h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$1,088

Fri 31/1018:30MEL - RAR

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - MEL

1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,124

One-way flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
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Wed 29/1006:00MEL - RAR

1 stop21h 45mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$405

Wed 15/1006:45MEL - RAR

1 stop21h 00mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$411

Tue 14/1006:00MEL - RAR

1 stop21h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$440

Mon 10/1106:45MEL - RAR

1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$561

Sun 9/1108:35MEL - RAR

1 stop8h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$572

Fri 21/1113:55MEL - RAR

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$582

Tue 11/1112:10MEL - RAR

1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$606

Sat 6/1220:35MEL - RAR

2 stops44h 30mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$674

Thu 11/1212:10MEL - RAR

1 stop29h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$693

Fri 21/1119:00MEL - RAR

2 stops22h 05mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$696

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Wed 29/10

18:10-06:45

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21:05-22:50

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15:00-06:15

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08:10-17:40

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$1,011

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MEL - RAR

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Tue 28/10

18:55-06:35

1 stop8h 40m

Rarotonga

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21:20-22:50

1 stop28h 30m

$1,063

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MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

06:45-20:05

1 stop10h 20m

Rarotonga

Wed 5/11

21:05-08:20

1 stop14h 15m

$1,081

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sun 9/11

18:30-20:05

1 stop22h 35m

Rarotonga

Fri 14/11

21:05-08:20

1 stop14h 15m

$1,124

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

18:30-20:05

1 stop22h 35m

Rarotonga

Wed 5/11

21:05-08:20

1 stop14h 15m

$1,124

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

08:35-20:35

1 stop9h 00m

Rarotonga

Sat 31/1

14:55-21:30

1 stop9h 35m

$1,138

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 29/10

06:00-06:45

1 stop21h 45m

$405

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

06:45-06:45

1 stop21h 00m

$411

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Sat 15/11

06:45-20:05

1 stop10h 20m

$561

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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 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, 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.

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

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.

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

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 9h 35m. 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 $794. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $844 and $1,017, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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.
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, 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.

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Jetstar	Cheapest$799	Average$1,087	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$844	Average$1,189	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,016	Average$1,204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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