Question 1

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga round-trip from $844. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,468, and Qantas Airways, from $1,606. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines. Find deals

Question 2

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure. Find deals

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne 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. Find deals

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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 7

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

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Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga.

Question 8

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

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Melbourne to Rarotonga flights have a stopover in Auckland most of the time.

Question 9

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

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Melbourne to Rarotonga flights have a stopover in Sydney the least frequently.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne 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 11

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga, book at least 54 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 15% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $955 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $955.

Question 12

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

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February can be a great time to fly to Rarotonga from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $1,224. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $717. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 13

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

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When flying from Melbourne 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 14

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

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Rarotonga (RAR), located 0.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga. 3 airlines have flights to Rarotonga from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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.

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Rarotonga from Melbourne? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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

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Yes! Start tracking prices for Melbourne to Rarotonga flights today and get alerted whenever prices for these flights change. To access this feature, click the bell icon next to the flight deals above, which will prompt you for a valid email address to receive your alerts.

Round-trip from	$844
One-way from	$455
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,166

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$772	Average$1,077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$868	Average$1,250	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,042	Average$1,240	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga from $455

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Melbourne to Rarotonga are usually found in February or May, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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