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Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Sat 6/1220:15SYD - RAR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1208:25RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$901
Sat 6/1220:15SYD - RAR
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1209:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$919
Sun 7/1221:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop6h 05mJetstar
Sun 21/1209:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$1,021
Sat 6/1220:15SYD - RAR
1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/1221:20RAR - SYD
1 stop27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$1,080
Tue 9/1221:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop6h 05mJetstar
Tue 16/1209:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$1,140
Sun 7/1219:15SYD - RAR
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1209:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,155
Fri 19/1221:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop6h 05mJetstar
Fri 26/1209:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$1,201
Fri 19/1207:45SYD - RAR
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1209:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,447
Tue 9/1221:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop6h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1221:20RAR - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,456

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Find the latest flights to Rarotonga in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 December 2025.

Return from

$599

One-way from

$277

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Average price

$1,468

Good round-trip deal

$668 or less

Good one-way deal

$462 or less
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  • Nonstop
  • 13h 15m total
  • Sydney to Rarotonga
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  • 15/4
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Sydney to Rarotonga
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SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Fri 13/2

09:00-13:10

Nonstop7h 10m

$575

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/2

09:00-13:10

Nonstop7h 10m

$685

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/2

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Sun 15/2

21:05-14:25

1 stop20h 20m

$894

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 16/6

09:00-12:35

Nonstop7h 35m

$947

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Thu 19/2

14:55-21:45

1 stop9h 50m

$977

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

21:30-06:35

Nonstop6h 05m

Rarotonga

Wed 25/2

21:05-07:35

1 stop13h 30m

$1,013

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

09:10-22:05

1 stop8h 55m

Rarotonga

Tue 16/6

15:45-21:50

1 stop10h 05m

$1,019

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/2

13:55-13:40

1 stop20h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 14/2

14:55-21:45

1 stop9h 50m

$1,034

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

07:50-21:05

1 stop9h 15m

Rarotonga

Sun 26/4

22:15-10:40

1 stop16h 25m

$1,037

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

19:15-13:40

1 stop15h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 28/2

14:55-21:45

1 stop9h 50m

$1,040

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andJetstar to the Cook Islands to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

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.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
488 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

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.

FAQs about flying to Rarotonga

Rarotonga climate

Rarotonga’s climate is equable, with little variation in temperatures year-round. The winter months are May to October; temperatures range between 18 and 28 degrees Celsius. The summer months are November to April and temps are 21-29 degrees. January to early May are the wet season months.

Getting around Rarotonga

The Rarotonga bus service runs clockwise and anti-clockwise between about 7am and 4.30pm daily. 

Rental cars and motor scooters are available, but drivers must have a Cook Islands licence, which costs about $10.

What is good to know if travelling to Rarotonga?

  • Visitors are not expected to tip while on the Cook Islands. It’s not part of the Islanders’ culture. Also, Rarotonga is a conservative place. Even Rarotongan women will cover up for the beach. Dress conservatively. 
  • There are four coral islets off Muri Beach: Mo tutapu, Oneroa, Koromiri and Taakoka. 
  • The Takitumu Conservation Area protects native birds and plants, particularly the Kakerori, the Rarotonga Flycatcher. 
  • Rarotanga’s cuisine is modern Pacific Rim – a fusion of Asian, Indian and French. Ika mata is a specialty on Rarotonga, it’s fish marinated in coconut and lime. Ika mata, with taro (the leaves of the taro are island spinach) appear on “island nights” menus. 
  • The Saturday market at Punanga Nui runs from 6am until noon. This is the place to pick up black pearls, hand-woven baskets and wooden souvenirs. 
  • Set aside some money to cover the departure tax when you leave Rarotonga. It’s NZ$55.

  • When is the best time to fly to Rarotonga?

    Peak Season: June to August is the high season, when most Australians and New Zealanders arrive on cheap flights to Rarotonga.  Off Season:  December-April is the wet season. Cyclones are a threat during these months also.  Shoulder Season:  May, September and October are great months to visit. The weather is likely to be good and there are fewer tourists.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga?

    Most people fly into Rarotonga (RAR) if they book a flight to Rarotonga. Rarotonga is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Rarotonga’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rarotonga if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rarotonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rarotonga?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rarotonga.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga?

    Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $209, while return flights cost around $300.

  • How much is a return flight to Rarotonga?

    A return flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $922, however they can be found for as little as $300.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rarotonga depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (5 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio Air Conditioned is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 km away from Rarotonga).

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