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$573+ Cheap flights from California to the Cook Islands

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 9/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cook Islands

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Cook Islands flight deals. Data was last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$886
(Vliegwinkel)

One-way from

$573
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,577
From California to Cook Islands
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Cheapest flights from California to Cook Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Cook Islands. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:00 amLAX - RAR
1 stop18h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/712:40 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop13h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$886
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/239:33 amSFO - RAR
1 stop16h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/3112:40 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop16h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$895
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:35 amONT - RAR
1 stop17h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/712:40 pmRAR - ONT
1 stop29h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$900
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/309:00 amLAX - RAR
2 stops16h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/712:40 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops32h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/19$938
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:00 amSJC - RAR
1 stop18h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/1912:26 pmRAR - SJC
2 stops27h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/20$948
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2012:30 pmSAN - RAR
1 stop13h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/2812:40 pmRAR - SAN
1 stop15h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/19$948
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/610:00 amLAX - RAR
1 stop15h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/1412:40 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops30h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/20$948
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/189:45 amOAK - RAR
2 stops16h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sun 10/1912:26 pmRAR - OAK
2 stops29h 28mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/20$948
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:03 amSTS - RAR
2 stops18h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/2412:40 pmRAR - STS
2 stops19h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$952
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:59 pmSAN - RAR
2 stops54h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/3112:40 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops27h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$970
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:10 amSFO - RAR
2 stops18h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/3112:40 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop16h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,002
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/308:07 amLAX - RAR
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/712:40 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops20h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,004

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Cook Islands that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Cook Islands that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Cook Islands

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop18h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/7

12:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 20m

$886

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

9:33 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/31

12:40 pm-8:09 am

1 stop16h 29m

$895

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

9:33 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/31

12:40 pm-8:09 am

1 stop16h 29m

$895

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Sat 8/30

8:35 am-10:58 pm

1 stop17h 23m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/7

12:40 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$900

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

9:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops16h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/7

12:40 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$938

San JoseRarotonga

SJC - RAR

SJCRAR

San Jose

Sat 10/18

7:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

Rarotonga

Sun 10/19

12:26 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops27h 57m

$948

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 9/20

9:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/28

12:40 pm-7:21 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$948

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 9/20

12:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/28

12:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 20m

$948

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

10:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/14

12:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$948

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 9/20

10:10 am-10:58 pm

1 stop15h 48m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/28

12:40 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$948

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/19

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Best time to book a flight from California to Cook Islands

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to the Cook Islands

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cook Islands?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $905). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to CK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Cook Islands. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Cook Islands as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from California to Cook Islands?

    Departing from California to Cook Islands will take you 16h 25m. California and Cook Islands are separated by a distance of 4733 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Cook Islands that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Cook Islands flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Cook Islands?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Cook Islands.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Cook Islands?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Cook Islands by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Cook Islands?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $905). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Cook Islands

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Cook Islands. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$744Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$760Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,343Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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