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$567+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Rarotonga

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 December 31, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/297:00 amLAX - RAR
2 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/41:05 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops56h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/28$2,099
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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.
Tue 12/308:10 pmLAX - RAR
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/62:55 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops41h 52mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/29$2,507
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:50 pmLAX - RAR
2 stops64h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/49:20 pmRAR - LAX
2 stops59h 27mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/29$3,375
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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 12/2910:45 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/52:55 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/28$4,293
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:48 amLAX - RAR
3 stops53h 52mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/69:00 amRAR - LAX
3 stops53h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/29$7,322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/28. 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.
Mon 12/2910:42 amONT - RAR
2 stops28h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/42:55 pmRAR - ONT
2 stops24h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/28$10,518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. 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 12/3010:42 amONT - RAR
2 stops28h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:55 pmRAR - ONT
2 stops29h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$15,901

Find flight deals from California to Rarotonga

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Rarotonga flight deals. Data was last updated December 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$923
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$567
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,325
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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 December 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rarotonga that are best for you.

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California

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Rarotonga

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Return

Price

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/15

1:00 pm-6:30 am

1 stop15h 30m

$947

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

6:01 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops31h 44m

Rarotonga

Sun 4/19

1:05 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$947

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 2/6

6:45 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/8

1:05 pm-7:23 am

2 stops16h 18m

$947

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sat 4/18

8:45 am-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/2

1:05 pm-6:40 am

1 stop14h 35m

$947

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 6/12

9:21 am-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 24m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/20

11:05 am-7:41 am

2 stops17h 36m

$947

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 5/1

9:20 am-10:50 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/23

11:05 am-8:07 am

1 stop18h 02m

$947

BurbankRarotonga

BUR - RAR

BURRAR

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 6/12

7:55 am-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/20

11:05 am-9:43 am

2 stops19h 38m

$952

BurbankRarotonga

BUR - RAR

BURRAR

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 6/4

8:28 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops29h 22m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/13

11:05 am-9:43 am

2 stops19h 38m

$952

Santa AnaRarotonga

SNA - RAR

SNARAR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/20

11:05 am-8:39 am

2 stops18h 34m

$952

Santa AnaRarotonga

SNA - RAR

SNARAR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 6/11

7:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/20

11:05 am-8:39 am

2 stops18h 34m

$952

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rarotonga (average of $684). Flying from California to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 29h 51m. There are 4733 mi between California and Rarotonga.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Rarotonga consider Los Angeles - Rarotonga, Ontario - Rarotonga or San Francisco - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rarotonga (average of $684). Flying from California to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 December 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$670Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$760Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,340Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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