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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Rarotonga . Flying to Rarotonga in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 $273, while round-trip flights cost around $255.

How much is a round-trip flight to Rarotonga?

A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $474, however they can be found for as little as $255.

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 15 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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Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

Round-trip from	$1,317

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 March 27, 2025.

Sat 3/2910:00 amJFK - RAR

1 stop18h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 4/1311:30 pmRAR - JFK

1 stop25h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/25$1,310

Sat 5/39:05 amJFK - RAR

1 stop19h 50mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/1111:30 pmRAR - JFK

2 stops26h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24$1,336

Tue 9/911:00 amJFK - RAR

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/162:20 pmRAR - JFK

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25$1,910

Sat 5/1010:15 amEWR - RAR

2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/174:00 pmRAR - EWR

3 stops31h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$1,977

Tue 8/1912:20 pmEWR - RAR

2 stops32h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/264:00 pmRAR - EWR

2 stops24h 53mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,090

Tue 8/192:00 pmLGA - RAR

2 stops30h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/264:00 pmRAR - LGA

2 stops23h 59mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,125

Thu 8/219:55 pmJFK - RAR

1 stop30h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/263:05 amRAR - JFK

1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,205

Thu 5/292:27 pmLGA - RAR

3 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/94:00 pmRAR - LGA

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$2,260

Tue 9/98:55 pmJFK - RAR

3 stops47h 45mSingapore Airlines

Tue 9/164:00 pmRAR - JFK

3 stops61h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/25$2,442

Thu 8/214:55 pmEWR - RAR

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/284:00 pmRAR - EWR

2 stops25h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/26$10,813

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Sat 5/37:00 amEWR - RAR

2 stops21h 55mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/1111:30 pmRAR - EWR

2 stops32h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24$1,317

Tue 9/97:29 pmEWR - RAR

2 stops49h 36mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/162:20 pmRAR - EWR

2 stops33h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25$1,665

Tue 8/1912:20 pmEWR - RAR

2 stops32h 20mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/264:00 pmRAR - EWR

2 stops24h 53mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,090

Tue 9/98:55 pmJFK - RAR

3 stops47h 45mSingapore Airlines

Tue 9/164:00 pmRAR - JFK

3 stops61h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/25$2,442

Sat 5/39:05 amJFK - RAR

1 stop19h 50mAlaska Airlines

Sun 5/1111:30 pmRAR - JFK

2 stops26h 29mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24$1,336

Tue 9/911:00 amJFK - RAR

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/162:20 pmRAR - JFK

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25$1,910

Tue 8/192:00 pmLGA - RAR

2 stops30h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/264:00 pmRAR - LGA

2 stops23h 59mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,125

Thu 8/219:55 pmJFK - RAR

1 stop30h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 8/263:05 amRAR - JFK

1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,205

Tue 9/92:00 pmLGA - RAR

3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/164:00 pmRAR - LGA

2 stops23h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25$2,231

Fri 5/910:32 amEWR - RAR

2 stops34h 08mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/164:00 pmRAR - EWR

2 stops32h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25$10,794

Thu 6/125:25 pmLGA - RAR

3 stops51h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/194:00 pmRAR - LGA

3 stops49h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25$10,923

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Discover last-minute flight deals to Rarotonga. Data last updated March 27, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 3/2910:00 amJFK - RAR

1 stop18h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 4/1311:30 pmRAR - JFK

1 stop25h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/25$1,310

Sat 3/297:20 amJFK - RAR

2 stops21h 30mAlaska Airlines

Sun 4/1311:30 pmRAR - JFK

2 stops36h 11mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25$1,363

Sat 3/298:20 pmJFK - RAR

1 stop23h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 4/123:05 amRAR - JFK

1 stop34h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/25$2,529

Sun 3/309:55 amLGA - RAR

3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/13:00 pmRAR - LGA

2 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$3,081

Sun 3/309:00 amEWR - RAR

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/13:00 pmRAR - EWR

3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/26$3,113

Mon 4/218:07 pmJFK - RAR

2 stops56h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/34:00 pmRAR - JFK

1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24$2,531

Tue 4/228:55 pmJFK - RAR

3 stops47h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 4/281:25 amRAR - JFK

3 stops51h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 3/25$4,413

Fri 4/253:59 pmEWR - RAR

2 stops28h 41mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/24:00 pmRAR - EWR

2 stops32h 46mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,406

Fri 4/255:41 pmLGA - RAR

2 stops26h 59mAir New Zealand

Fri 5/24:00 pmRAR - LGA

2 stops25h 28mAir New Zealand

Deal found 3/26$2,406

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/3

7:20 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/11

11:30 pm-7:59 am

2 stops26h 29m

$1,336

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

11:00 am-11:20 am

2 stops30h 20m

Rarotonga

Tue 9/16

2:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops35h 00m

$1,910

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Sat 5/10

10:15 am-2:40 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/17

4:00 pm-5:42 am

3 stops31h 42m

$1,977

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Tue 8/19

12:20 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Rarotonga

Tue 8/26

4:00 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$2,090

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/19

2:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Rarotonga

Tue 8/26

4:00 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$2,125

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

9:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Rarotonga

Tue 8/26

3:05 am-7:35 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$2,205

New YorkRarotonga

LGA - RAR

LGARAR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/29

2:27 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops30h 13m

Rarotonga

Mon 6/9

4:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$2,260

New YorkRarotonga

JFK - RAR

JFKRAR

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

8:55 pm-2:40 pm

3 stops47h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 9/16

4:00 pm-11:10 am

3 stops61h 10m

$2,442

NewarkRarotonga

EWR - RAR

EWRRAR

Newark

Thu 8/21

4:55 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Rarotonga

Thu 8/28

4:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$10,813

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*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 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 24 hours 6 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

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

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

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

1,284 reviews

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

1,284 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,284 reviews

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

9,795 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,284 reviews

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

7.9

Good

456 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,284 reviews

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

8,603 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,284 reviews

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 $273, while round-trip flights cost around $255.
How much is a round-trip flight to Rarotonga?
A round-trip flight to Rarotonga will typically cost around $474, however they can be found for as little as $255.
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 15 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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FAQs about flying to Rarotonga

Rarotonga, Cook Islands airport overview

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Rarotonga?

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