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$1,894+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

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— RAR
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
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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 November 17, 2025.

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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 12/15:15 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/71:05 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$1,894
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:20 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop23h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/299:20 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop38h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/16$2,149
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:59 pmEWR - RAR
3 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/62:20 pmRAR - EWR
3 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$2,252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 11/2411:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops48h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/299:20 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$2,275
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/19:55 amLGA - RAR
2 stops32h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/72:55 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops27h 09mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/16$2,360
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:00 amEWR - RAR
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/72:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops27h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/16$2,401
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:00 amLGA - RAR
2 stops36h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/299:20 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops60h 19mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/16$2,449
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/173:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops51h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/242:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/16$2,558
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:45 pmEWR - RAR
3 stops49h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/71:05 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops35h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$2,777
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/245:45 amEWR - RAR
2 stops36h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/299:20 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops62h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/16$2,784
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Mon 11/175:15 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/242:55 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/16$2,824
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/62:20 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops44h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15$2,959

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Rarotonga that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Rarotonga that are best for you.

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New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

5:15 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 12/7

1:05 pm-5:30 am

2 stops35h 25m

$1,894

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

7:20 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 11/29

9:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 40m

$2,149

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Tue 12/30

3:59 pm-11:20 am

3 stops24h 21m

Rarotonga

Tue 1/6

2:20 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops28h 39m

$2,252

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/11

6:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/24

2:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$2,265

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

11:00 am-6:45 am

2 stops48h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 11/29

9:20 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

$2,275

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Mon 12/1

9:55 am-1:40 pm

2 stops32h 45m

Rarotonga

Sun 12/7

2:55 pm-11:04 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$2,360

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Sun 1/11

10:15 am-1:40 pm

3 stops32h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/24

2:55 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$2,389

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Mon 12/1

7:00 am-1:40 pm

2 stops35h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 12/7

2:55 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops27h 02m

$2,401

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/11

6:57 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops54h 13m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/24

9:20 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 40m

$2,435

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sun 1/11

3:30 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/24

2:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$2,508

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Rarotonga in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Rarotonga flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Rarotonga flight deals on Cheapflights and eDreams. This is based on searches made for Rarotonga flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Rarotonga flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Rarotonga. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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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 26 hours 28 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).

The best insider tips for flights to Rarotonga

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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 November 17, 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
527 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

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, Alaska 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 $169, while round-trip flights cost around $194.

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

    A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $434, however they can be found for as little as $194.

  • 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 10 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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