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$704+ 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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RAR
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$949
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$704
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,814
From San Francisco to Rarotonga
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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 June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 8/169:40 amSFO - RAR
1 stop16h 15mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/2412:40 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop16h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$949
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 11/2610:40 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/44:00 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,261
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 11/2410:45 pmSFO - RAR
1 stop23h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/22:55 pmRAR - SFO
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,650
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1410:00 pmSFO - RAR
2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 8/2210:05 pmRAR - SFO
2 stops40h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/10$2,037

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San Francisco

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

9:40 am-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Rarotonga

Sun 8/24

12:40 pm-8:09 am

1 stop16h 29m

$949

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

10:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Rarotonga

Thu 12/4

4:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 40m

$1,261

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

10:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Rarotonga

Tue 12/2

2:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$1,650

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

10:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Rarotonga

Fri 8/22

10:05 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$2,037

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

11:20 pm-11:20 am

1 stop15h 00m

$704

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 6/20

7:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops42h 25m

$766

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

10:05 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$960

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

10:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,387

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

12:43 am-2:40 pm

2 stops40h 57m

$8,598

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Deals found on 6/10

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga

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

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 June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
483 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 $949, 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. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,650 and $2,037, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Rarotonga for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $766. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Rarotonga for a low price.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga (average of $905). Flying from San Francisco 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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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 June 12, 2025.
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$870Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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