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$668+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga
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— RAR
Nov 12 — Nov 191
1 adult, Economy
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Tue 11/117:15 amEWR - RAR
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/182:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops29h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,607
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Tue 11/118:20 pmLGA - RAR
2 stops52h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/189:20 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops43h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,699
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Tue 11/118:29 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops52h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/189:20 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,742
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/257:15 amEWR - RAR
2 stops35h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/29:20 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops43h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/10![Air New Zealand logo]()
$1,771
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/256:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/22:20 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,011
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1110:15 amLGA - RAR
3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/182:55 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,431
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 11/111:19 pmEWR - RAR
3 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/182:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops27h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,548
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
Fri 12/266:20 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops33h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:45 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops42h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$3,157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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.
Fri 12/267:00 amJFK - RAR
2 stops44h 47mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/29:00 amRAR - JFK
2 stops67h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$4,066
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:30 amLGA - RAR
2 stops35h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/29:45 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops42h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/11![Air New Zealand logo]()
$10,286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:50 amLGA - RAR
2 stops32h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/22:55 pmRAR - LGA
3 stops27h 40mUnited Airlines
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$10,867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/251:15 pmLGA - RAR
3 stops53h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/22:55 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops25h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/10![United Airlines logo]()
$22,470
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 3/7
7:20 pm-1:40 pm
1 stop23h 20m
Rarotonga
Wed 3/11
2:55 pm-6:00 pm
1 stop21h 05m
$1,581
NewarkRarotonga
EWR - RAR
EWRRAR
Newark
Fri 3/6
12:00 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops30h 40m
Rarotonga
Mon 3/9
2:55 pm-1:11 am
2 stops28h 16m
$1,596
New YorkRarotonga
LGA - RAR
LGARAR
New York LaGuardia
Fri 3/6
12:15 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops30h 25m
Rarotonga
Wed 3/11
2:55 pm-11:18 pm
2 stops26h 23m
$1,596
NewarkRarotonga
EWR - RAR
EWRRAR
Newark
Thu 3/5
8:29 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops46h 11m
Rarotonga
Sun 3/8
2:55 pm-5:56 am
2 stops33h 01m
$1,607
NewarkRarotonga
EWR - RAR
EWRRAR
Newark
Tue 11/11
7:15 am-1:40 pm
2 stops35h 25m
Rarotonga
Tue 11/18
2:55 pm-12:58 am
2 stops29h 03m
$1,607
NewarkRarotonga
EWR - RAR
EWRRAR
Newark
Thu 3/5
8:29 pm-1:40 pm
2 stops46h 11m
Rarotonga
Mon 3/9
2:55 pm-5:56 am
2 stops33h 01m
$1,607
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 3/7
8:30 am-11:40 pm
1 stop20h 10m
Rarotonga
Sun 3/8
1:05 pm-7:54 am
2 stops36h 49m
$1,697
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 3/6
8:29 pm-11:40 pm
2 stops32h 11m
Rarotonga
Sun 3/8
1:05 pm-7:54 am
2 stops36h 49m
$1,697
New YorkRarotonga
LGA - RAR
LGARAR
New York LaGuardia
Tue 11/11
8:20 pm-8:10 pm
2 stops52h 50m
Rarotonga
Tue 11/18
9:20 pm-9:45 pm
2 stops43h 25m
$1,699
New YorkRarotonga
JFK - RAR
JFKRAR
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 3/5
4:35 pm-11:40 pm
2 stops60h 05m
Rarotonga
Sun 3/8
1:05 pm-7:54 am
2 stops36h 49m
$1,736
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| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Rarotonga flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub 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 FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Rarotonga flights over the past month.
- Most trusted provider: FlightHub 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), FlightHub 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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How long is the flight to Rarotonga?
On average, a flight from New York to Rarotonga takes 25 hours 51 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).
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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 October 13, 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.
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Entertainment
7.4
Food
7.3
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
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.
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.