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$1,164+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

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— RAR
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 12, 2025.

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$1,164
From New York to Rarotonga
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Thu 7/107:29 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops57h 26mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/201:05 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops44h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,311
Fri 7/116:53 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops34h 02mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/201:05 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops51h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,373
Thu 7/104:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops60h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/174:00 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,912
Sun 9/148:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops48h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 9/203:05 amRAR - EWR
2 stops44h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$2,174
Sun 9/146:00 amLGA - RAR
2 stops46h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/2111:20 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops41h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$2,200
Sat 7/129:05 amJFK - RAR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/173:05 amRAR - JFK
2 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$2,316
Mon 7/149:55 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop30h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/193:05 amRAR - JFK
1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$2,661
Sun 7/278:55 pmJFK - RAR
3 stops47h 45mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/23:05 amRAR - JFK
3 stops50h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$3,176
Thu 7/102:20 pmLGA - RAR
3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/174:00 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$3,861
Fri 7/117:55 amLGA - RAR
2 stops36h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/184:00 pmRAR - LGA
3 stops38h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$10,886

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Depart

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Price

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Thu 7/10

7:29 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops57h 26m

Rarotonga

Sun 7/20

1:05 pm-3:34 pm

2 stops44h 29m

$1,311

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/11

6:53 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 02m

Rarotonga

Sun 7/20

1:05 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops51h 03m

$1,373

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Thu 7/10

4:00 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops60h 55m

Rarotonga

Thu 7/17

4:00 pm-1:00 am

2 stops27h 00m

$1,912

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sun 9/14

8:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops48h 40m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/20

3:05 am-5:05 am

2 stops44h 00m

$2,174

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops46h 10m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/21

11:20 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops41h 54m

$2,200

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/12

9:05 am-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Rarotonga

Thu 7/17

3:05 am-8:35 pm

2 stops59h 30m

$2,316

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/14

9:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 7/19

3:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$2,661

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/27

8:55 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops47h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 8/2

3:05 am-11:10 am

3 stops50h 05m

$3,176

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/10

2:20 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops30h 20m

Rarotonga

Thu 7/17

4:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$3,861

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/11

7:55 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 7/18

4:00 pm-12:15 pm

3 stops38h 15m

$10,886

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How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from New York to Rarotonga takes 32 hours 0 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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand to Rarotonga. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SEA - SIN

Sin to amd was not good flight. Food was bad. It was like few days old.

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 $193, while round-trip flights cost around $202.

  • 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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