SFO - RAR

$612 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Rarotonga, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Rarotonga, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$985
Typical prices: $1,460-$1,839
Alaska Airlines
Fri 8/21Sat 9/5
SFO - RAR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$612
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/19
SFO - RAR • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $985 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Nonstop flights
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Rarotonga. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $1,471 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 39m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 44% price drop
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga (SFO-RAR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rarotonga

Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:55 pm
SFO
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RAR
17h 35m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 5:15 am
RAR
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SFO
13h 50m
1 stop
$985Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 10:45 pm
SFO
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RAR
16h 22m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 7:31 am
RAR
-
SFO
17h 26m
1 stop
$989Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sat, Jul 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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RAR
30h 03m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 7:31 am
RAR
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SFO
17h 26m
1 stop
$992Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sat, Jul 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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RAR
30h 03m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 7:31 am
RAR
-
SFO
17h 26m
1 stop
$1,006Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:55 pm
SFO
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RAR
30h 00m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 8:35 pm
RAR
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SFO
29h 10m
1 stop
$1,009Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 10:45 pm
SFO
-
RAR
16h 22m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 6:27 pm
RAR
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SFO
28h 22m
2 stops
$1,012Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:45 pm
SFO
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RAR
17h 15m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 7:31 am
RAR
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SFO
17h 26m
1 stop
$1,072Alaska Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sat, Jul 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:23 am - 10:45 pm
SFO
-
RAR
40h 22m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 7:31 am
RAR
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SFO
17h 26m
1 stop
$1,095Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:55 pm
SFO
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RAR
19h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 5:15 am
RAR
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SFO
13h 50m
1 stop
$1,096Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Sep 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:55 pm
SFO
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RAR
31h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 5:15 am
RAR
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SFO
13h 50m
1 stop
$1,100Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Rarotonga flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Rarotonga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rarotonga is February, where tickets cost $694 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,837 and $1,737 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$612
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 21% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga

When to book flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Rarotonga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Rarotonga was $612 for a one-way ticket and $985 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Rarotonga?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Rarotonga?

    On your way to Rarotonga, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Rarotonga.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Rarotonga?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Rarotonga are Air New Zealand and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,906 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $947 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Rarotonga.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rarotonga from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Francisco to Rarotonga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 616 reviews
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

10.0 ExcellentNoel, Mar 2026
AKL - PMR
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Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

We had difficulty checking in as United didn’t recognize the confirmation number and the agent was not helpful. We went to the United Assistance desk where the agent was able to process our reservation. We also weren’t allowed to choose seats in advance.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

Entertainment screen froze and had to be reset. Noticed it happened to other passengers as well.

Four hour delay. Missed our event. And they offered me $75. Absolutely shameful.

I have been flying commercial for decades. I was in one of the ladder boarding groups, had my bag tagged because they thought there was not going to be enough space for it in the overhead bins. I politely asked one of the attendance if I could try to find a space- she said I could and I did. I then took the bag tag off and gave it to one of the other attendants as I was told to do by the first one. He, in a curt, anal, and disrespectful manner, told me that I needed to take my bag down from the overhead bin and check it. This was a situation I’ve never encountered before. The attendant’s attitude was confrontational and belittling in front of other onlooking passengers as if daring me to challenge him. I am a physician who takes care of patients day in and day out. Not wanting to make a scene, I calmly told him, “do what you need to do.” he took my bag down from the overhead bin, put the back tag back on it, and checked it only to make room for another bag that was also supposed to be technically checked by a following passenger. The same male attendant later came up to me and said “you shouldn’t have showed me the bag tag,” as if conveying that he was just following protocol was a justification for treating me like a kid out of line. I cared about this because it took 15 minutes from my life to then retrieve the bag at baggage claim and it also felt like really poor customer service. I understand the need for protocols. This is also a service industry, and we the passengers are the clients. We should be made to feel welcome and respected and our life in transit made as easy as it can be within reason. This attendant clearly needs to be reminded of that. Of note, an older female fellow passenger sitting next to me agreed with this assessment.

Nice crew, healthy snacks and drinks available. Flight to Seattle was short and comfortable.

had to be rerouted due to a medical emergency onboard. Alaska crew treated the patient with utmost respect and continued to keep the passengers updated the entire way through, which I appreciate. But it took 4 hours from landing until we were able to be airborne again, causing us to not get into SFO until ~2 am. I understand it was a tough situation for everyone, but that was an indecent wait.

I love Alaska! We arrived on the later side without seat assignments only to find the had oversold the flight by 1. The attendants worked extra hard to find a way for our party of 7 to stay together and we made it on the flight! Loved the free WiFi also!

Delay for switching planes. Then delay after delay (mechanical) after boarding so that we were almost 3 hrs late, getting in at 230am. Crew was good.

The he whole flight was very smooth on every aspects.

I paid for wifi and it never worked... it was miserable. I couldn't access my shared files to work on the plane, it didn't work on my phone. I paid for nothing but frustration and continual refreshing, hoping it would work

The stewardess are very nice and pleasant, Someone onboard had a medical attention, and they attended that person non-stop all throughout the flight, and yet, did not forget to serve and help other passengers.

The Alaska Airlines app made it very difficult to find my boarding pass. It was very frustrating to use! The flight itself was flawless.

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