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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga (LAX-RAR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR
18h 58m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 11:51 pmRAR-LAX
32h 11m2 stops
$937Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR
18h 58m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 5:00 amRAR-LAX
13h 20m1 stop
$940Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR
18h 58m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 5:00 amRAR-LAX
13h 20m1 stop
$944Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR
16h 58m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 5:00 amRAR-LAX
13h 20m1 stop
$949Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
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8:07 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR
17h 51m2 stops
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9:30 am - 5:00 amRAR-LAX
40h 30m2 stops
$1,211
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Thu, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 21
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9:10 pm - 9:10 pmLAX-RAR
27h 00m1 stop
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2:05 am - 12:20 pmRAR-LAX
31h 15m1 stop
$1,407Air New Zealand
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 20
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5:41 pm - 7:15 amLAX-RAR
40h 34m2 stops
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9:30 am - 11:18 amRAR-LAX
46h 48m2 stops
$1,440
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 pm - 9:10 pmLAX-RAR
27h 00m1 stop
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10:20 pm - 11:02 pmRAR-LAX
45h 42m2 stops
$1,452Air New Zealand
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
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10:45 pm - 8:05 pmLAX-RAR
47h 20m2 stops
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9:05 pm - 12:30 pmRAR-LAX
37h 25m2 stops
$1,804Qantas Airways
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19
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8:50 pm - 8:05 pmLAX-RAR
49h 15m2 stops
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9:05 pm - 6:05 amRAR-LAX
31h 00m2 stops
$1,806Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Rarotonga flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga is April, where tickets cost $945 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,881 and $1,836 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$573
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Rarotonga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

  • Can I travel with my pet from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia understand the importance of keeping your furry friends close. Air New Zealand permits domestic cats and dogs in the cabin on domestic flights within New Zealand. Meanwhile, Virgin Australia accommodates dogs, cats, and small domestic pets as checked baggage or in the cabin on domestic and international flights. Certain guidelines and restrictions may apply, so reviewing the airlines' policies in advance is recommended.

  • Do the airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rarotonga offer services for children?

    Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia prioritize the comfort and well-being of young travelers. They provide various services for children, including child-friendly meals, entertainment options, and assistance from the friendly cabin crew. Air New Zealand even offers a dedicated "Skycouch" option, allowing families to have a row of seats that convert into a flat surface, providing a cozy space for children to sleep or play during the flight.

  • How can I get from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to my destination?

    Upon arrival in Rarotonga, multiple transportation options are available to help you reach your destination. Reliable and convenient services such as taxis and buses are provided by companies like Raro Tours, Island Hopper, and Cook's Island Bus. These transport providers can easily be found at the airport, ensuring a seamless transition from the airport to your desired location on the island.

  • Do these airlines offer special dietary options?

    Both Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia cater to various dietary requirements. They offer special meals for passengers with specific dietary needs, including options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary preferences. To ensure your dietary requirements are met, it's recommended to indicate your preferences during the booking process or contact the airlines in advance to make necessary arrangements.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga was $573 for a one-way ticket and $937 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Los Angeles and Rarotonga?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    Los Angeles and Rarotonga are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Los Angeles from Los Angeles and will be arriving at Rarotonga.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Rarotonga, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, Alaska Airlines or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga are Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $945 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,820 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rarotonga from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Rarotonga with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline. Booking your flights between Los Angeles and RAR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rarotonga from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

  • When planning your trip from Los Angeles (LAX) to Rarotonga (RAR), you must check the visa requirements for your specific nationality. Airlines like Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia provide detailed information on their websites regarding visa requirements and can assist you with any related queries to ensure a smooth travel experience.
  • Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are renowned for offering exceptional amenities on flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga. Passengers can enjoy comfortable seating, a wide range of in-flight entertainment options, complimentary meals, and beverages. Air New Zealand's Business Premier class also provides the luxury of lie-flat beds for added comfort during the journey.
  • If you're conscious of environmental sustainability, consider choosing airlines like Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. These airlines have implemented initiatives to reduce carbon emissions and promote eco-friendly practices. They prioritize efficient fuel consumption, have recycling programs on board, and even offer carbon offset options for passengers who wish to mitigate their carbon footprint.
  • It's important to note that some flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga may include layovers in cities like Auckland or Sydney. While layovers add to the overall travel time, they provide an opportunity to explore these vibrant cities briefly. Be sure to check the duration of layovers when selecting your flights, considering your personal preferences and time constraints.
  • Each airline has its own specific baggage policies. Air New Zealand allows passengers to bring a certain number of checked baggage items and carry-on items with specific weight and size limits. Virgin Australia has similar policies in place. To ensure a hassle-free journey, it's advisable to check the airlines' websites or contact their customer service for detailed information on baggage allowances and restrictions.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Rarotonga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Rarotonga? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
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The plane was put out of service and had to wait for a new plane to be assigned. No one had any information and the information on the screens was never updated. The call wait time was 2 hours and the estimated time for text assistance was 55 minutes which was a lie because after 55 minutes nothing happened. I understand that delays happen but to not have anyone available to provide any update or reassurance was just negligent. Also, what is the point of having an 800 number if no one answers it and don’t get me started on the text message system. Ridiculous!

2.0 MediocrePrincess, Jul 2025LAX - SEA
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The plane was put out of service and had to wait for a new plane to be assigned. No one had any information and the information on the screens was never updated. The call wait time was 2 hours and the estimated time for text assistance was 55 minutes which was a lie because after 55 minutes nothing happened. I understand that delays happen but to not have anyone available to provide any update or reassurance was just negligent. Also, what is the point of having an 800 number if no one answers it and don’t get me started on the text message system. Ridiculous!

The flight was canceled at the last minute and we got very upset as we had plans in which our schedule that affects a family reunion was in jeopardy.

They were friendly, efficient and got our bags to us so fast at the end of the flight.

Flight was delayed which caused us to have to change our connecting flight. Grilled cheese sandwich was served very hot.

Staff are helpful and patient. I don’t appreciate the almost 5 hours delay and also the delay of our luggage and being switched from one carousel to another to pick them up.

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Thank you still providing bags for vomit. My son had a migraine and needed a bag to vomit in and it was right there behind the seat in front of us. Thank you!

We waited over an hour for our luggage to arrive at the carousel in Seattle.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

late take off - which they blamed on ATC 1000 times. Fake news that there was no room overhead for carry-ons. Seat space was so tiny I could barely drink my coffee. Cabin was freezing cold. Seat was hard. Zero in-flight entertainment. Only good thing was we arrived on time. Not a good experience!

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

Not entirely positive. It’s frustrating that everything is done through the united app. One of our flight attendants on our trip from San Francisco to MSP continually had trouble hearing people so she flipped her hair into people’s faces

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

Flight got delayed and it was very inconvenient . Had to come with another carrier. Had to spend one more night in San Francisco.

Everything was good for the price I paid. Crew was very nice.

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

Loved the leg room, usb charging, outlet, food, staff. The seats were very uncomfortable for some reason and made my buttocks ache and would have liked to be seated together from the time of purchasing tickets without having to pay extra.

I was put in seat 6B with no warning. Had no seat in front of me just sticks out in the aisle so I had to hold what I could and put the rest in a bin way further down.

Usually we have a pleasant trip on HA. Not this time! All stewards were unpleasant, rude, rushed, condescending. First step onto the plane, WE greeted the crew with an “Hello!”. They greeted us with a terse smile then ignored us. Not a good start. Even over the PA announcements, they were rushed and unpleasant. One Stewart even berated a passenger in front of us when all they asked is if the purchase cart had vodka to purchase. The steward said “LIKE WE SAID OVER THE PA, THIS ONLY HAS FOOD OR BEVERAGE!” Vodka is a beverage! It was a legitimate question. Not sure why she treated the passenger this way. Taking trash was even unpleasant, No “Thank you” or at least a smile. I work in CS. I know good CS can make or break your trip. There was absolutely no “aloha” on this trip. All clearly did not want to be on this plane and felt strongly that they did not want to provide a premium service to their clients. This might be our last HA and cancellation of my HA-MC if we are treated the same way going home. We are typically treated with kindness and warmth in the past with HA. This trip was unacceptable.

Overall it was a good flight, but the food should be looked at. No options. The seat was also uncomfortable and very tight.

I was unable to get a check im and get a boarding pass. I tried at the desk of the flight operator Alaska, was told to go to Hawaiian and almost had to go back to Alaskan. In the end inwas told to go thru security and directly to the gate without checking in. It would have been more helpful to have the details rather than walking all over the terminals trying to check in.

The middle name gave us so much issue at check in we had done middle names when booking but Hawaiian/Alaska don’t recognize the middle names and gave us problems at check in. We have never experienced that before.

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