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$595+ Cheap flights from California to Rarotonga (RAR)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rarotonga

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rarotonga flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$656
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$595
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,616
From California to Rarotonga
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Cheapest flights from California to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 17, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/57:28 pmSAN - RAR
2 stops29h 22mAlaska Airlines
dom. 12/71:05 pmRAR - SAN
1 stop15h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$678
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/2510:00 amLAX - RAR
1 stop15h 59mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 11/212:50 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop14h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$678
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/177:47 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop30h 12mAlaska Airlines
dom. 11/212:50 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop15h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$682
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/54:55 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop31h 55mAlaska Airlines
dom. 12/141:05 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop13h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$695
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/297:50 amONT - RAR
1 stop16h 59mAlaska Airlines
dom. 12/71:05 pmRAR - ONT
1 stop29h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$695
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/47:28 pmSAN - RAR
2 stops53h 22mAlaska Airlines
dom. 12/71:05 pmRAR - SAN
1 stop15h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$700
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/58:13 pmLAX - RAR
2 stops28h 37mAlaska Airlines
dom. 12/71:05 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop13h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$756
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
sáb. 10/188:35 amSFO - RAR
1 stop17h 24mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 11/212:50 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop15h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$798
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/410:27 pmLAX - RAR
2 stops50h 23mAlaska Airlines
dom. 12/71:05 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop13h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$798
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/189:30 amSFO - RAR
2 stops16h 29mAlaska Airlines
dom. 11/212:50 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop15h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$806
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/74:47 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop32h 08mHawaiian Airlines
dom. 11/1612:50 pmRAR - LAX
1 stop14h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/15$808
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/57:32 pmONT - RAR
2 stops29h 18mAlaska Airlines
dom. 12/141:05 pmRAR - ONT
1 stop30h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$809

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Rarotonga that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rarotonga that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

vie. 12/5

7:28 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 22m

Rarotonga

dom. 12/7

1:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 55m

$678

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

sáb. 10/25

10:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop15h 59m

Rarotonga

dom. 11/2

12:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 10m

$678

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

sáb. 11/29

8:30 am-10:49 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Rarotonga

dom. 12/7

1:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 55m

$678

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

vie. 10/17

7:47 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop30h 12m

Rarotonga

dom. 11/2

12:50 pm-6:17 am

1 stop15h 27m

$682

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

vie. 12/5

4:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Rarotonga

dom. 12/7

1:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 55m

$695

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

jue. 12/4

7:28 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops53h 22m

Rarotonga

dom. 12/7

1:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 55m

$700

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

vie. 12/5

9:41 am-10:50 pm

2 stops39h 09m

Rarotonga

dom. 12/14

1:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 55m

$700

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

8:24 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 31m

Rarotonga

dom. 11/9

12:50 pm-6:17 am

1 stop15h 27m

$813

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

7:50 am-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Rarotonga

dom. 11/2

12:50 pm-6:17 am

1 stop15h 27m

$813

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

sáb. 11/29

8:10 am-10:49 pm

1 stop16h 39m

Rarotonga

dom. 12/7

1:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 55m

$813

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Rarotonga?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rarotonga (average of $905). Flying from California to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

    Rarotonga (RAR), located 0.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Rarotonga.

  • How long is the flight from California to Rarotonga?

    Departing from California to Rarotonga will take you 15h 59m. There are 4679 mi between California and Rarotonga. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Rarotonga one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $595. Users have also found prices from $623 and $698 on Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Rarotonga?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Rarotonga consider Los Angeles - Rarotonga, San Francisco - Rarotonga or Ontario - Rarotonga as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Rarotonga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Rarotonga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Rarotonga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Rarotonga?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rarotonga (average of $905). Flying from California to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,469). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from California to Rarotonga

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from California to Rarotonga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$670Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$760Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,340Average$1,838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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