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$606+ 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Cook Islands

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 May 18, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 6/256:47 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops30h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/412:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$674
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 6/269:07 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop16h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/412:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$906
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/910:00 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop15h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/1712:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/17$973
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 10/911:01 am
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops14h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1712:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$990
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 10/98:40 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop17h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1712:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$990
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Fri 10/98:35 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop17h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 10/1712:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop29h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,007
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 7/16:47 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops54h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1112:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,013
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/238:47 pm
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop28h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/112:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop29h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/410:00 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop15h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/2010:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/97:00 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop18h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/189:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2410:05 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/2910:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/710:05 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1610:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,264

Find 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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$674
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$606
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,234
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($122 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to the Cook Islands that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Thu 6/25

3:57 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop33h 48m

Rarotonga

Sat 7/4

12:05 pm-6:32 am

1 stop15h 27m

$691

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 10/9

8:35 am-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 19m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/17

12:05 pm-7:22 am

2 stops16h 17m

$990
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 10/9

8:40 am-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/17

12:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 55m

$990

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 10/9

8:35 am-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 19m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/17

12:05 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop29h 34m

$1,007

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Wed 7/1

6:47 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops54h 58m

Rarotonga

Sat 7/11

12:05 pm-6:32 am

1 stop15h 27m

$1,013

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

8:20 am-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 34m

Rarotonga

Mon 9/28

2:45 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,402

Los AngelesAitutaki

LAX - AIT

LAXAIT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

8:10 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Aitutaki

Sun 11/8

7:40 pm-10:40 am

2 stops37h 00m

$1,707

Los AngelesAitutaki

LAX - AIT

LAXAIT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

8:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Aitutaki

Sat 11/7

10:10 am-10:40 am

2 stops46h 30m

$1,738

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 7/25

10:35 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Rarotonga

Mon 8/3

4:30 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,749

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/16

4:20 pm-11:20 am

1 stop22h 00m

Rarotonga

Tue 6/23

2:20 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 15m

$1,837

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $663). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Cook Islands. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from California to Cook Islands will take you 22h 10m. California and Cook Islands are separated by a distance of 4546 mi.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $663). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,170). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Cook Islands

Discover the top 4 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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$663Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$670Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$810Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,234Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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