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Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Rarotonga
Rarotonga1 stop$882
Aitutaki
Aitutaki2 stops$1,946

Cheap Flight Deals to the Cook Islands

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to the Cook Islands 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals to the Cook Islands

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to the Cook Islands.
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7:00 am - 10:55 pmLAX-RAR
18h 55m1 stop
11:30 pm - 4:05 pmRAR-LAX
13h 35m1 stop
$882Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 27
8:25 am - 10:50 pmSEA-RAR
17h 25m1 stop
11:25 pm - 10:00 pmRAR-SEA
19h 35m1 stop
$934Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Sun, Jun 8
7:00 am - 10:50 pmSFO-RAR
18h 50m1 stop
11:25 pm - 10:00 pmRAR-SFO
19h 35m1 stop
$945Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Sun, May 25
7:14 pm - 10:55 pmSEA-RAR
30h 41m2 stops
11:30 pm - 6:36 amRAR-SEA
28h 06m2 stops
$945Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Apr 25 - Sun, Apr 27
7:00 am - 10:55 pmMSP-RAR
20h 55m2 stops
11:30 pm - 11:59 pmRAR-MSP
19h 29m2 stops
$1,260
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Sat, May 3 - Sun, May 11
8:15 am - 10:55 pmSEA-RAR
17h 40m1 stop
12:20 pm - 8:15 pmRAR-SEA
28h 55m2 stops
$1,276
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Sat, May 3 - Sat, May 10
10:10 pm - 2:40 pmLAX-RAR
19h 30m1 stop
11:20 pm - 12:55 pmRAR-LAX
34h 35m2 stops
$1,579Air New Zealand
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Wed, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 1
10:10 pm - 2:40 pmLAX-RAR
19h 30m1 stop
4:00 pm - 1:20 pmRAR-LAX
18h 20m1 stop
$1,582Air New Zealand
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Wed, May 14 - Wed, May 21
8:40 pm - 2:40 pmLAX-RAR
45h 00m2 stops
4:00 pm - 12:50 pmRAR-LAX
41h 50m3 stops
$2,143Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 1
2:20 pm - 10:10 pmLAX-RAR
58h 50m3 stops
4:00 pm - 9:40 pmRAR-LAX
50h 40m2 stops
$2,176Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Cook Islands

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the Cook Islands to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to the Cook Islands?

The average price of all flights from the United States to the Cook Islands clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the Cook Islands is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,121. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where round-trip prices are $2,183 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to the Cook Islands?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to the Cook Islands, 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 the United States to the Cook Islands is April, when tickets cost $952 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,932 and $1,637 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Cook Islands?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United States to the Cook Islands depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to the Cook Islands is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $958 on average. Morning departures are around 3% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Cook Islands is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,761.

Good to know

Low season

December

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$561
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 45% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Seattle to Rarotonga

FAQs - booking Cook Islands flights

  • What are the passport and visa requirements for flights from the United States to the Cook Islands?

    When flying to the Cook Islands, you must present a passport whose validity covers the entire visit. The validity of the passport must extend to at least 6 months beyond your intended period of stay in the Cook Islands. When on visits of less than 30 days, you do not require a visa. However, for visits over 31 days, you will need a Visa.

  • If I plan on renting a car in the Cook Islands, what child seat laws do I need to know about?

    In the Cook Islands, child seat laws are not enforced strictly. However, for your child's safety, consider getting booster seats. Children under four should be in child restraint seats. Children under 12 can also sit at the front of the vehicle, provided they are in the proper restraints. Even though these rules are not enforced, they are essential in taxis, personal vehicles, and private vehicles.

  • What is the best way of getting to Aitutaki?

    Aitutaki is one of the Cook islands, featuring a central island and lagoon. It has an airport, Aitutaki International Airport (AIT). However, there are no US cities that offer flights to the airport. Instead, you would first need to fly into Rarotonga to get to the city. From Rarotonga, you can take flights to AIT. The average flights take less than an hour, and Air Rarotonga provides flights. Once you get to Aitutaki International Airport, you can proceed to the city. You can take a taxi from the airport or drive to the city.

  • How do I get to One Foot Island from the United States?

    To get to One Foot Island, you must fly to Rarotonga. Upon arrival, you can take a 45-minute flight to Aitutaki Airport. Once you get to the city, please proceed to the city via a taxi, public means, or driving. Upon arrival at the city, you can take a boat from Aitutaki to One Foot Island Beach.

  • Are there any airports in the United States that provide direct flights to the Cook Islands?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from the United States to the Cook Islands. However, you can get on one-stop flights from LAX to Rarotonga. Other airports in the United States provide two-stop or three-stop flights to the Cook Islands.

  • How do I get from the United States to Maire Nui Gardens?

    Maire Nui Gardens is ideal for nature lovers and lies on the island's South side. To get to the botanical garden, you must take flights to Rarotonga Airport. Once you land at the airport, you can take a taxi to the city center or drive to the beach. You can take a boat ride to Maire Nui Gardens at the beach. Alternatively, the fastest way to get to Maire Nui Gardens would be by driving or taxi. The average ride takes about 22 minutes to get to Maire Nui Gardens.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to the Cook Islands?

    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 the United States to the Cook Islands.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to the Cook Islands?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to the Cook Islands 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 the United States to the Cook Islands?

    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 from the United States to the Cook Islands with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to the Cook Islands?

    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 from the United States to the Cook Islands up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Cook Islands

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the Cook Islands? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to the Cook Islands for the following prices or less: From Honolulu $737
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cook Islands flight deals.
  • One of the most popular locations to take flights to the Cook Islands is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Airlines operating flights from LAX to the Cook Islands include Air New Zealand, United Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia. They provide one-stop and two-stop flights to the Cook Islands.
  • Most flights from the United States arrive at Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). It lies in Aravua, Cook Island's central district. It is a hub for major airlines like New Zealand Air, Jetstar, Air Rarotonga, and Air Tahiti.
  • If coming from the North Texas region, consider taking fanlights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The airport provides two-stop flights to Cook Island. Air New Zealand, Delta Airlines, Jetstar, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines operate flights on the route.
  • Consider taking flights from Houston, Texas, when coming from the Southeast Texas region. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) offers two-stop flights from IAH to Rarotonga. Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Jetstar, Emirates, and Qatar Airways operate flights on the route.
  • If you are from the Northeastern region of the United States, consider taking flights from New York. John F. Kennedy provides two-stop and three-stop flights to Rarotonga. Airlines on the route include Air New Zealand, Delta, Jetstar, Alaska Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, and Qatar Airways. Layovers are in Los Angeles, Adelaide, San Francisco, Auckland, Dubai, and Milan.
  • Travellers from the South Atlantic region can consider taking flights from Miami International Airport (MIA). MIA offers two-stop flights to the Cook Islands with layovers in Auckland and Houston. Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines provide the flights.
  • When coming from the East North Central Region on the southwestern tip of Lake Michigan, you can take flights from Chicago. Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) provides two-stop flights to Rarotonga Airport. Air New Zealand United Airlines, Jetstar, Emirates, and Qatar Airways provide flights on the route.
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Top 3 airlines flying to the Cook Islands

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to the Cook Islands? 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 9756 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

The flight was delayed and then it was very short. The crew was nice. The seats weren't as comfortable on this particular craft.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025SEA - BLI
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The flight was delayed and then it was very short. The crew was nice. The seats weren't as comfortable on this particular craft.

The flight attendants on this flight were fabulous! I flew with my two kids and it was their first flight ever. One attendant in particular learned it was my kids first flight so she took extra care of them. She brought them some wings and extra cookies which made the experience positive and memorable. Thank you so much!

They lock the bathrooms too soon before landing! My bladder was bursting for over an hour. Then the plane had to sit on the taxiway for 1 hour. People started rushing to the bathroom. Creating a dangerous situation.

No food, just a snack on a Seattle to Boston flight? VERY chintzy.

Have I received a refund yet? They wouldn’t let me on the airplane it took hours. I lost my bag that told me what I needed to do to bring the dogs, and then they kept changing their minds.

Crew was overly aggressive with rules enforcement and not friendly in general.

flight took off over an hour and a half late and there was no beverage service during the flight

One of crew 25 minutes late. Cant underdtand anything on sound system from pilot

Flying in both directions across country the gate designated on my boarding pass was wrong. From w to e across the country the passenger next to me coughed the entire way.

Loved the crew and everything went without a hitch! We took our dog for the first time and I was a little nervous but the crew was fantastic!

Flight delayed. Then left much later than new time. 88 year old dad waiting at Kona airport for ages.

Very poor management for checking language at SEA airport. Staff is not friendly and didn’t direct me to correct counter. Due to this I missed my flight and hotel booking and car rental. Lost around $800 including the cabs

Flights were on time - boarding was smooth - snacks were good Only mild complaint is the seats did not appear to recline so red eye flight could have been better

Seats were so uncomfortable. Used to southwest so this was really disappointing. No wifi made for a long5 hour flight

This is my first time flying Hawaiian. It was so disorganized and poorly coordinated, resulting in the most unacceptable delay

Hawaiian was amazing. no more bookinks with third party companies (Kayak)

It’s really tough when you purchase tickets and you are unable to purchase your seats, and just get random seats when you are traveling with someone.

The flight from HON to Hilo caused a few problems, but we were helped by the checking agent at Hawaiian Airlines with tech assistance. My wife & I are in our 70's and not QR code savvy. But we are learning.

They couldn’t get my bags on the flight because it was heavy but they had me pay for it already. Noe they are saying it will take 7 days for me to get my refund.

TV monitor is not working properly. Long flight needs some entertainment but it didn't work. Food snack should be healrhier compare to what we have given.

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

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