$812+ Cheap flights to the Cook Islands
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Round-trip from | $1,218 |
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Depart
Return
Price
NewarkRarotonga
EWR - RAR
EWRRAR
Newark
Fri 10/31
5:59 pm-10:55 pm
2 stops34h 56m
Rarotonga
Sun 11/9
12:50 pm-6:29 pm
2 stops24h 39m
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/31
8:29 pm-10:55 pm
2 stops32h 26m
Rarotonga
Sun 11/9
12:50 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops29h 09m
NewarkRarotonga
EWR - RAR
EWRRAR
Newark
Thu 8/28
4:00 pm-10:58 pm
2 stops60h 58m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/31
12:40 pm-5:59 am
2 stops35h 19m
NewarkRarotonga
EWR - RAR
EWRRAR
Newark
Thu 10/2
10:05 am-1:40 pm
2 stops33h 35m
Rarotonga
Thu 10/9
3:00 pm-2:42 pm
2 stops41h 42m
New YorkRarotonga
LGA - RAR
LGARAR
New York LaGuardia
Thu 10/2
9:55 am-1:40 pm
2 stops33h 45m
Rarotonga
Thu 10/9
3:00 pm-4:45 pm
2 stops43h 45m
New YorkRarotonga
LGA - RAR
LGARAR
New York LaGuardia
Fri 10/31
6:00 am-1:40 pm
2 stops37h 40m
Rarotonga
Sun 11/9
2:55 pm-12:28 pm
2 stops40h 33m
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 10/2
6:36 pm-10:59 pm
2 stops58h 23m
Rarotonga
Thu 10/9
3:00 pm-4:20 pm
1 stop43h 20m
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 10/4
6:00 pm-1:20 pm
2 stops25h 20m
Rarotonga
Sat 10/11
12:15 pm-7:20 am
2 stops37h 05m
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/14
7:20 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop23h 20m
Rarotonga
Sat 2/21
2:55 pm-4:29 pm
2 stops44h 34m
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 10/31
6:15 pm-8:10 pm
1 stop31h 55m
Rarotonga
Sun 11/9
12:50 pm-3:37 pm
2 stops21h 47m
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Everything you need to know about your flight to the Cook Islands
How long is the flight to Cook Islands?
On average, a flight from New York to Cook Islands takes 28 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Cook Islands from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cook Islands?
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Cook Islands are JetBlue, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.
Rainfall in Cook Islands by month
Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cook Islands ranges from 3.9 - 10.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Cook Islands when rainfall is around 3.9 in.
Temperature in Cook Islands by month
Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cook Islands, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).
What are the most popular places to fly to in Cook Islands?
Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Cook Islands in the last few years. This data was updated on August 20, 2025.
The most popular places in Cook Islands to fly to are Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cook Islands. 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 Cook Islands. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand to the Cook Islands to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Boarding
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Comfort
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Food
Boarding
Crew
Comfort
Entertainment
Overall
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Anonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
FAQs about flying to Cook Islands
Cook Islands climate
You’ll be hard pressed to find a bad time to visit the Cook Islands. The weather is nice all year long and the temperature averages 82 F.
Best Time to Fly to Cook Islands
Peak Season: The coolest and driest season to book a cheap flight to the Cook Islands is between April and October, when temperatures range between 70 and 80 degrees.
Off-peak Season: The only characteristic that makes these islands have anything even close to an “off” season is rainfall. Late afternoon storms and high heat make for a sticky start to your Cook Islands travel.
Getting around Cook Islands
Whether you’re riding the Round-the-Island bus, or flagging a cab in Avarua, Rartonga, or Aitutaki, your road excursions will be fast and efficient. If inter-island hopping sounds appealing, book Cook Island flights to intercontinental islands on an 18-passenger turboprop plane. The plane willtake you from one island to another in under an hour. For the adventure traveler, rent a bike or motorcycle and explore the Cook Islands as nature intended.
Cook Islands Travel Information
Shopping: Spending a Saturday morning at the Punangh Nui market is the perfect way to mix sight-seeing and splurging. One of a kind clothing, house wares, and bedding is at your disposal, and although these items are already steeply discounted, the vendors are willing to bargain even lower. The market might be packed with people, but since you saved money with a cheap flight to the Cook Islands, you can spend time and splurge a little in Punangh Nui.
Cook Islands Christian Church: Even for those who don’t associate with a particular religion, an experience in the Cook Islands Christian Church is a memorable one. Originated by the London Missionary association in the 1800s,the islanders reformed the faith and in 1852 begun a following that has now reached 18,000 people. Gospel-focused and community-based, these ceremonies are certain to make anyone a believer in the beauty of the Cook Islands.
Food: For a vibrant and satisfying banquet, dig in to some of Cook Island’s most famous natural resources. Sea cucumber, found in shallow ocean water, can be used to cook with lime and banana. While handling the creature might seem abhorrent, rest easy knowing that once thrown back into the sea, sea cucumbers re-grow and continue to live. For a sweet and healthy breakfast to fill you up before your Cook Islands flight back home, ask locals to help you dissect coconuts and papayas to concoct a wholesome serving.