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$576+ 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — RAR
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
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 July 25, 2026.

This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/288:55 am
LAX
-
RAR
2 stops16h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/512:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$901
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:00 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop18h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/512:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
1 stop13h 55m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/21$904
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/289:31 am
ONT
-
RAR
1 stop16h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/512:05 pm
RAR
-
ONT
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$972
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/148:30 am
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop17h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/2912:05 pm
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20$989
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 10/98:35 am
SAN
-
RAR
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1712:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$989
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 10/910:00 am
LAX
-
RAR
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1712:05 pm
RAR
-
LAX
2 stops31h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$989
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Wed 9/97:59 pm
SNA
-
RAR
2 stops53h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/1212:05 pm
RAR
-
SNA
2 stops19h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,001
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/137:42 pm
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop30h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/2912:05 pm
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,007
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Thu 8/66:55 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/1512:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
1 stop24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,089
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Wed 8/56:55 pm
SAN
-
RAR
2 stops54h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/1512:05 pm
RAR
-
SAN
2 stops16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/21$1,095
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Thu 8/139:43 pm
SFO
-
RAR
2 stops28h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/2912:05 pm
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,096
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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.
Fri 8/149:23 am
SFO
-
RAR
2 stops16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/2912:05 pm
RAR
-
SFO
2 stops18h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$1,104

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 July 25, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$901
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$576
(SmartFares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$975
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Rarotonga that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 10/9

8:35 am-10:50 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/17

12:05 pm-7:22 am

2 stops16h 17m

$989

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 10/9

8:01 am-10:50 pm

2 stops17h 49m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/17

12:05 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$989

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 8/28

7:17 am-10:54 pm

2 stops18h 37m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/5

12:05 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$989

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Fri 8/28

9:31 am-10:54 pm

1 stop16h 23m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/5

12:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$991

Santa AnaRarotonga

SNA - RAR

SNARAR

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/9

7:59 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops53h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/12

12:05 pm-11:02 am

2 stops19h 57m

$1,001

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

7:42 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop30h 03m

Rarotonga

Sat 8/29

12:05 pm-7:42 am

1 stop16h 37m

$1,007

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

Fri 8/28

9:31 am-10:54 pm

1 stop16h 23m

Rarotonga

Sat 9/12

12:05 pm-11:16 am

2 stops20h 11m

$1,136

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 9/4

8:20 am-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 34m

Rarotonga

Fri 9/11

10:05 pm-10:47 am

2 stops57h 42m

$1,408

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 11/27

7:20 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Rarotonga

Thu 12/3

2:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$1,514

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 12/12

5:10 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops46h 30m

Rarotonga

Sat 12/19

9:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop36h 00m

$1,536

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Best time to book a flight from California to Rarotonga

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Rarotonga

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rarotonga (average of $964). Flying from California to Rarotonga in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Rarotonga?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
California to Rarotonga flights typically cost between $879 and $1,971 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $901 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 28-Sep 5).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Rarotonga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 23h 15m. There are 4687 mi between California and Rarotonga. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 San Diego - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Rarotonga (average of $964). Flying from California to Rarotonga in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$663Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$695Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,234Average$1,756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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