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$623+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RAR
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Rarotonga

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 5/138:45 pm
SFO
-
RAR
2 stops53h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1611:05 am
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,070
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 2/77:31 am
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop17h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/124:00 pm
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,244
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 9/411:25 pm
SFO
-
RAR
2 stops24h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/183:45 pm
RAR
-
SFO
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,395
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/139:30 pm
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/209:05 pm
RAR
-
SFO
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,477
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 3/89:30 pm
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop36h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/159:05 pm
RAR
-
SFO
2 stops40h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,554
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/49:30 pm
SFO
-
RAR
1 stop35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1010:00 am
RAR
-
SFO
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,723
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 9/122:00 pm
SFO
-
RAR
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/1912:25 pm
RAR
-
SFO
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,736

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,070
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$623
(Orbitz)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,964
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

8:45 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops53h 05m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/16

11:05 am-7:25 am

1 stop17h 20m

$1,070

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

9:30 pm-6:35 am

1 stop36h 05m

Rarotonga

Fri 3/20

9:05 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,477

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Rarotonga

Thu 2/12

4:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,552

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

9:30 pm-6:35 am

1 stop36h 05m

Rarotonga

Sun 3/15

9:05 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops40h 50m

$1,554

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

6:45 am-11:20 am

2 stops31h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/11

12:15 pm-7:11 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$1,773

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:31 am-6:35 am

2 stops25h 04m

$623

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

10:35 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$661

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

6:11 pm-9:05 pm

3 stops29h 54m

$749

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

10:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$867

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

10:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$881

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/27

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Rarotonga in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 Francisco-Rarotonga flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Rarotonga flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Rarotonga flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-Rarotonga flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rarotonga from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga (average of $694). Flying from San Francisco to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,329). 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Rarotonga have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,799 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Rarotonga round-trip?

    Currently priced at $670, Alaska Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Rarotonga and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Air New Zealand for as low as $1,565. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Rarotonga for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rarotonga?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga (average of $694). Flying from San Francisco to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,329). 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 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Rarotonga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$670Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,565Average$1,906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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