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— RAR
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rarotonga in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on August 14, 2025.

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$1,200
From New York to Rarotonga
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Fri 9/126:36 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops34h 22mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2112:40 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops28h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,200
Fri 9/127:29 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops33h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2112:40 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops20h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,224
Thu 9/114:40 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops60h 18mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2112:40 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops28h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,231
Thu 9/117:29 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops57h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2112:40 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops35h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,246
Sat 9/139:00 amJFK - RAR
1 stop19h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2112:40 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops28h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,302
Thu 8/286:18 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops58h 40mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/3112:40 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops59h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,413
Thu 8/288:29 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops56h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/3112:40 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops37h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/11$1,453
Fri 9/1211:37 amJFK - RAR
2 stops41h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1710:05 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,563
Thu 9/119:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1710:05 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,583
Tue 9/92:45 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops29h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/203:05 amRAR - EWR
2 stops44h 34mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/12$1,608
Fri 9/126:36 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops34h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1511:20 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,648
Thu 9/119:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1511:20 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,657

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Price

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

6:36 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops34h 22m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/21

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,200

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Fri 9/12

7:29 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/21

12:40 pm-3:36 pm

2 stops20h 56m

$1,224

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

4:40 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops60h 18m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/21

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,231

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Thu 9/11

7:29 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops57h 29m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/21

12:40 pm-5:59 am

2 stops35h 19m

$1,246

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/13

9:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop19h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/21

12:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,302

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Thu 8/28

6:18 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops58h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/31

12:40 pm-5:59 am

2 stops59h 19m

$1,413

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

8:29 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops56h 29m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/31

12:40 pm-7:45 am

2 stops37h 05m

$1,453

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

11:37 am-10:58 pm

2 stops41h 21m

Rarotonga

Wed 9/17

10:05 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,563

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/11

9:00 am-7:45 am

2 stops52h 45m

Rarotonga

Wed 9/17

10:05 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 15m

$1,583

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Tue 9/9

2:45 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/20

3:05 am-5:39 am

2 stops44h 34m

$1,608

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines' Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


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Hawaiian Airlines' Extra Comfort offers more legroom and early boarding on international flights.


Hawaiian Airlines provides a free meal in Main Cabin on daytime flights to the US Mainland.

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Air New Zealand's SkyCouch offers a flat bed in economy for long-haul comfort.


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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rarotonga

How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from New York to Rarotonga takes 30 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Rarotonga from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga ranges from 3.9 - 10.2 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Rarotonga when rainfall is around 3.9 in.

Temperature in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rarotonga. 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 Rarotonga. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand to the Cook Islands have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Rarotonga

Rarotonga, Cook Islands airport overview

Situated two miles (3km) west of Avarua, Rarotonga International (RAR) is the main airport for the Cook Islands. Revamped in 2010, the facility is shiny and new, although still pretty basic. As the Cook Islands are so remote and there isn’t much air traffic the facility is rarely crowded.

Direct flights to Rarotonga International Airport are available from destinations in Australasia, including Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney and Papeete. Air New Zealand also operates a direct route from Los Angeles, and Air Rarotonga has domestic flights within the Cook Islands from Aitutaki, Atiu, Manihiki, Mauke, Mangaia and Mitiaro.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga?

    If you book a flight to Rarotonga, you will be flying into Rarotonga, which is the city’s only airport. Rarotonga (RAR) is located 0.5 mi from the center of Rarotonga.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rarotonga if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rarotonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rarotonga?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rarotonga.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga?

    Rarotonga is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rarotonga. One-way flights to Rarotonga typically cost $193, while round-trip flights cost around $372.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rarotonga?

    A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $486, however they can be found for as little as $372.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rarotonga depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 14 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio Air Conditioned is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 mi away from Rarotonga).

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