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Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (MEL - RAR)

MEL — RAR
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga on Air New Zealand typically fly into Rarotonga and depart from Melbourne. Select your dates above for pricing.

Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga in 2025

Find detailed information about Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Explore the options provided by Air New Zealand to plan your journey from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

One-way from

$575

Return from

$1,185

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

$1,216
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 50m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/7-5/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
Highest demand for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga; 14% potential price increase.
Best time to find cheap flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga; 4% potential price drop.
Average price for all Melbourne to Rarotonga flights (one-way and round-trip).
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    Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga flights on Air New Zealand are currently available under $800. 1 flights have been found by Cheapflights users under that amount. To find flights for your dates, click here.

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Cheapest Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable Air New Zealand flight options available from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 30 April 2025.

Mon 19/518:55MEL - RAR
1 stop23h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/523:20RAR - MEL
1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$1,314

Travel insights for Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Get recent, data-driven insights about Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga with Air New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

Booking with Air New Zealand 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga with Air New Zealand?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in May, with an average price of $878. Conversely, traveling with Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in June will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $1,119. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Rainfall in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rarotonga from Melbourne with our price prediction graph.
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