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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$931
Aitutaki
Aitutaki2 stops$1,749
Rarotonga
Rarotonganonstop$931
Aitutaki
Aitutaki2 stops$1,749

Book Cheap Cook Islands Plane Tickets

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to the Cook Islands

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:54 pm
HNL
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RAR
6h 24mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 6:05 pm
RAR
-
HNL
6h 00mnonstop
$931Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Sat, Aug 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:45 pm
HNL
-
RAR
6h 15mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 6:05 pm
RAR
-
HNL
6h 00mnonstop
$932Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 10:54 pm
SFO
-
RAR
16h 32m
2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 7:42 am
RAR
-
SFO
16h 37m
1 stop
$942Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:54 pm
SFO
-
RAR
17h 34m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 7:42 am
RAR
-
SFO
16h 37m
1 stop
$947Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Nov 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:54 pm
SEA
-
RAR
17h 59m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 4:26 pm
RAR
-
SEA
26h 21m
2 stops
$971Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 10:54 pm
SAN
-
RAR
17h 19m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 6:35 am
RAR
-
SAN
15h 30m
1 stop
$988Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
Air New Zealand Logo
7:10 pm - 4:20 pm
LAX
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AIT
23h 10m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 am - 11:25 am
AIT
-
LAX
24h 15m
2 stops
$1,749Air New Zealand
Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22
Air New Zealand Logo
8:00 pm - 6:50 pm
LAX
-
AIT
24h 50m
2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
2:40 pm - 11:25 am
AIT
-
LAX
42h 45m
2 stops
$1,864Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 2:30 pm
ONT
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RAR
27h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 6:11 pm
RAR
-
ONT
23h 26m
2 stops
$10,555United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 2:30 pm
ONT
-
RAR
27h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 6:11 pm
RAR
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ONT
23h 26m
2 stops
$10,556United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

How many airports are there in the Cook Islands?

There are 2 airports in the Cook Islands. The busiest airport is Rarotonga Airport (RAR), with 66% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to the Cook Islands?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to the Cook Islands takes 30h 24m, covering a distance of 5485 miles. The shortest route is Honolulu (HNL) to Rarotonga (RAR) with an average flight time of 6h 15m.

How many direct flights to the Cook Islands are there each day?

There are around 1 direct flights from within United States to the Cook Islands every day. All flights depart in the afternoon.

How many direct flights to the Cook Islands are there each week?

Each week there are around 1 direct flights from within United States to the Cook Islands. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 100% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to the Cook Islands each week?

There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to the Cook Islands. Instead, there are 1 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Honolulu.

How many cities have direct flights to the Cook Islands?

From the United States, there are direct flights to the Cook Islands from 1 city. This city is Honolulu and there are 1 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in the Cook Islands?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Rarotonga (96% of total searches to the Cook Islands). The next most popular destination is Aitutaki (4%).

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$572
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Honolulu 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 $836. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $934 on average.

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 $949
  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight to the Cook Islands

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