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$526+ 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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
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 February 13, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 5/158:15 am
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/2311:05 am
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/12$935
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 5/228:30 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop17h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/3011:05 am
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop18h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/12$935
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 7/108:00 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop17h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 7/1811:05 am
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11$936
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 7/108:00 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1811:05 am
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops17h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$939
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/219:30 am
LAX
-
RAR
2 stops15h 15m
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun 3/11:00 pm
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 00m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/12$941
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 5/299:00 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/611:05 am
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$950
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 2/219:22 am
LAX
-
RAR
2 stops15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/11:00 pm
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops33h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$950
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 8/217:35 am
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop18h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/512:25 pm
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11$951
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Thu 5/147:51 pm
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop29h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/2311:05 am
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/12$967
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 5/299:30 am
ONT
-
RAR
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/611:05 am
RAR
-
ONT
1 stop32h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$967
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 8/207:55 pm
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop30h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/512:25 pm
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/11$968
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/309:20 am
LAX
-
RAR
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/91:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops28h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$972

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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$935
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$526
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,552
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 13, 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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California

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Cook Islands

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

8:15 am-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/23

11:05 am-7:25 am

1 stop17h 20m

$935

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 5/29

9:00 am-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/6

11:05 am-7:10 am

2 stops17h 05m

$950

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

9:22 am-10:45 pm

2 stops15h 23m

Rarotonga

Sun 3/1

1:00 pm-12:24 am

2 stops33h 24m

$950

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Fri 5/29

9:30 am-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/6

11:05 am-10:07 pm

1 stop32h 02m

$967

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

9:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops40h 30m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/9

1:05 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$972

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

9:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/9

1:05 pm-8:48 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$1,033

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

9:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops16h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/23

11:05 am-7:27 am

2 stops17h 22m

$1,042

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Fri 4/24

8:30 am-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/9

1:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,050

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

6:51 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops54h 59m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/9

1:05 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop28h 34m

$1,057

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

9:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops40h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/23

11:05 am-12:21 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$1,064

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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 $686). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 17h 35m. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Cook Islands (average of $686). Flying from California to Cook Islands in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$670Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$784Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,234Average$1,890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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