Cheap flights to the Cook Islands from $1,962

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CMH — RAR
May 1 — May 81

Flights to Cook Islands in 2024

Find the latest flights to Cook Islands in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data was last updated on April 26, 2024.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$2,887
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024

Cook Islands 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Cook Islands in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,068,117 searches and data were last updated on April 26, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Cook Islands in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 11/107:00 amEWR - RAR
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/192:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops28h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/26$1,962
Sat 11/97:20 pmJFK - RAR
1 stop23h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/202:55 pmRAR - JFK
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/26$1,989
Sat 11/912:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops30h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/182:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops26h 43mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/26$2,003
Sat 11/92:00 pmLGA - RAR
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/192:55 pmRAR - LGA
2 stops26h 04mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/26$2,003
Sat 11/91:00 pmEWR - RAR
2 stops29h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/192:55 pmRAR - EWR
2 stops26h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/26$2,027
Sun 11/101:00 pmJFK - RAR
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/192:55 pmRAR - JFK
2 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$2,120

Average price of flights to Cook Islands by month

Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Cook Islands is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Cook Islands (average of $794). Flying to Cook Islands in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,824). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$794

February

$1,634

March

$958

April

$1,706

May

$1,762

June

$1,058

July

$1,824

August

$1,545

September

$1,612

October

$956

November

$1,273

December

$1,483

Temperature and rainfall in Cook Islands by month

Plan your trip to Cook Islands by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RAR

Temperature

71.6 - 78.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cook Islands, 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).

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Fifteen islands in the South Pacific Ocean make up the Cook Islands — a self-governing country closely tied to New Zealand. The Polynesian lifestyle on these islands — a calm and carefree way of living — keep travelers booking flights to Cook Islands every year.

The country thrives on tourism. Travelers booking Cook Island flights and accommodations keep the country afloat — tourism is the leading economic industry, followed by offshore banking, pearls, marine and fruit exports. The country welcomes on average 90,000 visitors a year to the capital island of Rarotonga. It’s here that tourists experience a wave of calm and friendliness before heading off on snorkeling adventures, hiking the mountains or the trolling the white sand beaches.

The weather in the Cook Islands is pleasant year-round, but it’s likely to rain often. However, this shouldn’t deter travelers from booking flights to Cook Island. The weather is warm and sunny and the rain, although imminent, is not terribly harsh.

Cook Islands climate

You’ll be hard pressed to find a bad time to visit the Cook Islands. The weather is nice all year long and the temperature averages 82 F. 

Best Time to Fly to Cook Islands

Peak Season: The coolest and driest season to book a cheap flight to the Cook Islands is between April and October, when temperatures range between 70 and 80 degrees.

Off-peak Season: The only characteristic that makes these islands have anything even close to an “off” season is rainfall. Late afternoon storms and high heat make for a sticky start to your Cook Islands travel.

Getting around Cook Islands

Whether you’re riding the Round-the-Island bus, or flagging a cab in Avarua, Rartonga, or Aitutaki, your road excursions will be fast and efficient. If inter-island hopping sounds appealing, book Cook Island flights to intercontinental islands on an 18-passenger turboprop plane. The plane willtake you from one island to another in under an hour. For the adventure traveler, rent a bike or motorcycle and explore the Cook Islands as nature intended.

Cook Islands Travel Information

Shopping: Spending a Saturday morning at the Punangh Nui market is the perfect way to mix sight-seeing and splurging. One of a kind clothing, house wares, and bedding is at your disposal, and although these items are already steeply discounted, the vendors are willing to bargain even lower. The market might be packed with people, but since you saved money with a cheap flight to the Cook Islands, you can spend time and splurge a little in Punangh Nui.

Cook Islands Christian Church: Even for those who don’t associate with a particular religion, an experience in the Cook Islands Christian Church is a memorable one. Originated by the London Missionary association in the 1800s,the islanders reformed the faith and in 1852 begun a following that has now reached 18,000 people. Gospel-focused and community-based, these ceremonies are certain to make anyone a believer in the beauty of the Cook Islands.

Food: For a vibrant and satisfying banquet, dig in to some of Cook Island’s most famous natural resources. Sea cucumber, found in shallow ocean water, can be used to cook with lime and banana. While handling the creature might seem abhorrent, rest easy knowing that once thrown back into the sea, sea cucumbers re-grow and continue to live. For a sweet and healthy breakfast to fill you up before your Cook Islands flight back home, ask locals to help you dissect coconuts and papayas to concoct a wholesome serving.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cook Islands if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cook Islands on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cook Islands?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cook Islands.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands?

    Rarotonga Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands. One-way flights to Rarotonga Airport typically cost $119, while round-trip flights cost around $123.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Cook Islands?

    A round-trip flight to Cook Islands will typically cost around $450, however they can be found for as little as $123.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cook Islands depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cook Islands, Honolulu offers the quickest one-way flight (6 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga Airport?

    Yes. Rarotonga Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Nikao Beach Bungalows is the closest property to Rarotonga Airport (0.0 mi away from Rarotonga Airport).

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