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$1,309+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Rarotonga (RAR)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — RAR
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Rarotonga (RAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,309
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:58 pmSAN - RAR
2 stops30h 57mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/271:05 pmRAR - SAN
1 stop14h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,309
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:58 pmSAN - RAR
2 stops54h 57mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/244:00 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,538
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 7/1710:54 amSAN - RAR
2 stops30h 46mAir New Zealand
Wed 7/234:00 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops28h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$2,080
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1710:43 amSAN - RAR
3 stops30h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/244:00 pmRAR - SAN
2 stops28h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$11,221

Find flights from San Diego to Rarotonga within your budget

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San Diego

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Rarotonga

Route

Depart

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Price

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 7/18

6:58 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops30h 57m

Rarotonga

Sun 7/27

1:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

$1,309

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Thu 7/17

6:58 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops54h 57m

Rarotonga

Thu 7/24

4:00 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,538

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Thu 7/17

10:54 am-2:40 pm

2 stops30h 46m

Rarotonga

Wed 7/23

4:00 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$2,080

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Thu 7/17

10:43 am-2:40 pm

3 stops30h 57m

Rarotonga

Thu 7/24

4:00 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$11,221

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Deals found on 3/12

Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Rarotonga

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Rarotonga in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rarotonga flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Rarotonga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Rarotonga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Rarotonga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Rarotonga

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Rarotonga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Rarotonga as you normally would.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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 March 14, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
450 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Rarotonga (average of $905). Flying from San Diego 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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