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$976+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RAR
Jun 7 — Jun 141
Sun 6/7
Sun 6/14
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 May 8, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 8/289:00 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/512:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop15h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$976
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/1911:07 am
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops14h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/2711:05 am
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop31h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$992
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/199:07 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop16h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/2711:05 am
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop31h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,075
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:25 am
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops15h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/610:15 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,606
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 6/186:47 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops30h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/253:45 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops39h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4$1,784
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:00 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops31h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sat 9/510:15 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops41h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/4$2,114
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 8/285:00 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops31h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/73:45 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops40h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/4$2,156
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:00 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops31h 05m
Air New Zealand
Thu 9/310:15 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops42h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/4$2,162
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 8/282:24 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops33h 41m
Air New Zealand
Sun 9/610:15 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops40h 11m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/4$2,168
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Fri 8/282:24 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops33h 41m
Air New Zealand
Wed 9/210:15 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops40h 11m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 5/4$2,216

Find flight deals from San Diego to Cook Islands

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$976
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Popular in

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April

Average price

$952
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From San Diego to Cook Islands
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($360 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 May 8, 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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 6/19

11:07 am-10:45 pm

2 stops14h 38m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/27

11:05 am-7:20 am

2 stops41h 15m

$1,011

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Thu 6/18

6:47 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 58m

Rarotonga

Thu 6/25

3:45 pm-10:08 am

2 stops39h 23m

$1,784

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 8/28

5:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Rarotonga

Thu 9/3

10:15 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$2,162

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 5/30

10:49 am-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 41m

Rarotonga

Sun 6/14

10:15 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops43h 38m

$2,380

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 8/21

9:30 am-2:30 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Rarotonga

Tue 8/25

3:45 pm-12:29 am

2 stops29h 44m

$10,541
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 8/28

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops24h 30m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/6

3:45 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops25h 10m

$20,971

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 8/28

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops24h 30m

Rarotonga

Fri 9/4

3:45 pm-12:29 am

3 stops29h 44m

$21,221

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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 May 8, 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
7.9
Good
12,342 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,342 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,342 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Cook Islands?

    Air New Zealand can get you from San Diego to Cook Islands in just under 31h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from San Diego to Cook Islands is about 4665 mi.

  • 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.

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

    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 May 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$693Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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