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

MEL — RAR
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
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 18 July 2025.

One-way from

$585

Return from

$1,468

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price (all airlines)

$1,166
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  • 30/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
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  • 26/9-2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 20m total
  • Melbourne to Rarotonga
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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 18 July 2025.

Thu 31/718:55MEL - RAR
1 stop27h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 7/816:00RAR - MEL
1 stop29h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/7$1,640

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 11 July 2025.

Booking with Air New Zealand 60 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 $867. Conversely, traveling with Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga in April will be the most expensive, with an average cost of $1,145. 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

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