Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga from $464

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — RAR
4 1월 — 11 1월1
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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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 12월 2025.

수 10/1218:10MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 35mJetstar
수 17/1208:25RAR - MEL
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$1,181
수 10/1218:10MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
목 11/1214:55RAR - MEL
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,322
수 10/1218:10MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
수 17/1208:25RAR - MEL
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,409
금 12/1206:00MEL - RAR
1 stop21h 35mJetstar
화 13/109:00RAR - MEL
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Deal found 2/12$1,700
금 12/1222:45MEL - RAR
2 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines
화 13/109:00RAR - MEL
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,869
월 15/1206:45MEL - RAR
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
일 11/109:00RAR - MEL
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,104
월 15/1219:55MEL - RAR
2 stops31h 40mJetstar
일 11/109:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 20mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$2,362

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Round-trip from

$953

One-way from

$464

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
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m 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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MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

금 27/3

13:40-06:35

1 stop13h 55m

Rarotonga

일 5/4

09:00-19:20

1 stop14h 20m

$953

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

월 1/6

15:05-08:30

1 stop13h 25m

Rarotonga

일 7/6

09:00-20:05

1 stop15h 05m

$1,072

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

수 27/5

12:55-07:15

1 stop14h 20m

Rarotonga

목 4/6

15:45-21:35

1 stop9h 50m

$1,115

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

월 19/1

08:35-20:10

1 stop8h 35m

Rarotonga

토 31/1

14:55-10:55

1 stop23h 00m

$1,143

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

목 29/1

18:50-13:40

1 stop15h 50m

Rarotonga

토 7/2

14:55-21:30

1 stop9h 35m

$1,158

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

금 27/3

14:20-06:35

1 stop13h 15m

Rarotonga

일 5/4

22:15-17:30

2 stops23h 15m

$1,161

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

일 29/3

23:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

일 5/4

09:00-21:50

2 stops16h 50m

$1,168

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

일 15/2

14:20-06:35

1 stop13h 15m

Rarotonga

목 19/2

14:55-08:10

2 stops44h 15m

$1,190

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

월 1/6

13:55-08:30

2 stops14h 35m

Rarotonga

일 7/6

15:45-21:35

1 stop9h 50m

$1,205

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

화 3/2

18:10-06:35

1 stop9h 25m

$464

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (average of $454). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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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 12월 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.

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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) 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 and Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in just under 8h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 20m. There are 5575 km between Melbourne Airport and Rarotonga. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $561. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with the lowest prices starting at $685 and $1,001, respectively. Jetstar is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $394 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?

  • 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 $48 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

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  • 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 $454). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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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