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Cheap Flights to the Cook Islands

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Rarotonga
Rarotonganonstop$645
Aitutaki
Aitutaki2 stops$3,342
Rarotonga
Rarotonganonstop$645
Aitutaki
Aitutaki2 stops$3,342

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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to the Cook Islands

Sat, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:49 pmHNL-RAR
6h 19mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 7:15 pmRAR-HNL
6h 10mnonstop
$645Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 2
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:44 am - 10:59 pmSEA-RAR
18h 15m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:21 pmRAR-SEA
32h 31m1 stop
$677Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 10:50 pmSAN-RAR
29h 22m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 7:00 amRAR-SAN
15h 55m1 stop
$678Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 2
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 10:59 pmLAX-RAR
15h 59m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 5:00 amRAR-LAX
14h 10m1 stop
$678Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Sun, Nov 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:47 pm - 10:59 pmSFO-RAR
30h 12m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 6:17 amRAR-SFO
15h 27m1 stop
$682Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Sun, Dec 7
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:50 pmSAN-RAR
31h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 7:00 amRAR-SAN
15h 55m1 stop
$695Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 13
Air New Zealand Logo
7:05 pm - 1:40 pmLAX-RAR
20h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
9:20 pm - 10:40 amRAR-LAX
35h 20m1 stop
$1,282Air New Zealand
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Mon, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 13
Air New Zealand Logo
8:10 pm - 1:40 pmLAX-RAR
19h 30m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
9:20 pm - 10:40 amRAR-LAX
35h 20m1 stop
$1,300Air New Zealand
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Sun, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 31
United Airlines Logo
10:42 am - 1:40 pmONT-RAR
28h 58m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 5:43 pmRAR-ONT
24h 48m2 stops
$10,575United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:40 pmONT-RAR
33h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 5:34 pmRAR-ONT
24h 39m2 stops
$10,598United Airlines
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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 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 $945 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,836 and $1,672 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$337
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% 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.

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

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the Cook Islands is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,127. 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 time of day to fly to the Cook Islands?

    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.

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 $908
  • 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.

Reviews of the 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 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025SEA - SAN
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All flights were on time. No crowded and had empty seats. All flight attendents were great.

Didn't buy food and did not use entertainment as these were not the purpose of my flight.

My flight was delayed 2 hours which led me to lose my connection. As a consequence, I had to spend hours changing flights and hotel reservations to arrange my arrival to Vancouver.

No Free Wifi and the flight was a tad late.

The plane was clean. They got us to the destination. It was very difficult to hear the announcements at the gate. The person was speaking way too quickly, and the sound system did not carry to all parts of the seating area at the gate. The flight left more than an hour late, which left many of the passengers missing connections.

Awesome. Great flight. Super nice people and I like the extra space

The first leg of the trip was excellent. Lovely flight attendants and comfortable plane. The second leg left a lot to be desired. The flight attendant was rude when I asked for a Diet Coke, the boarding required quite a long walk and the plane was crammed and uncomfortable.

Flight was delayed as it always is with Alaska airlines. Particularly to smaller airports. No AC on the plane so it was miserably hot.

Website could be better with faster access to specific flight information and boarding pass once reservation is made. Not a fan of no seat selection on line. I had to consult gate agent each time to change seats on flights with lots of open seats. This cannot possibly be cost effective for airline. On plus side, Alaska seat legroom seemed larger than American. ns

The flights left both airports on schedule. The flight from Idaho Falls to Seattle was a typical commuter trip. The flight from Seattle to Maui was not good: It was too long for a flight in a single-aisle plane and too cramped. I kept asking myself if I would ever visit Maui again if airlines continue to run this long flight like a typical short commuter flight. I am not looking forward to the trip home.

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 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.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

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

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

First class ticket. They ran out of food and I sat hungry watching the others eat

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

All was good and they were able to seat my travel companion next to me. Thank you.

Like the ample leg room. May as well not bother with snacks if it's only a two ounce bag of pretzels. Didn't use the entertainment option. Was there one?

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Kayak sold me a ticket after check in time. Could not check in. Could not get on flight.

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

Agents talk too fast over intercom. I know it’s memorized and we’ve all heard it before. Just slow down a little. Stop charging for checked bags. I was pleased to get my bags promptly at each end of my flight.

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

It was clean and the crew was great. I wish the chairs could recline just a little more and you would provide small pillows for people with bad backs. My back is fused and a little support would be great.

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