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$950+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to the Cook Islands

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RAR
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Cook Islands

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Cook Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Cook Islands. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

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 2/9. 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.
Sat 4/188:45 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/21:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,115
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:45 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop17h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/21:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop29h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,132
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1710:45 am
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops37h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sun 8/2310:15 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops41h 11m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/8$1,879
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/304:06 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops25h 24m
Air New Zealand
Sun 6/143:45 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops29h 14m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/10$1,906

Find flight deals from San Diego to Cook Islands

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Cook Islands flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$950
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$695
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($364 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to the Cook Islands that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Cook Islands

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/2

1:05 pm-6:40 am

1 stop14h 35m

$1,115

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/2

1:05 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop29h 07m

$1,132

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Deals found on 2/9

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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 February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines from San Diego to the Cook Islands. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,874 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,874 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,874 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Cook Islands?

    For a flight from San Diego to Cook Islands, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Cook Islands

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$693Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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