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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
Rarotonga1 stop$829
Aitutaki
Aitutaki2 stops$2,367
Rarotonga
Rarotonga1 stop$829
Aitutaki
Aitutaki2 stops$2,367

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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to the Cook Islands

Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 15
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12:10 pm - 6:35 amHNL-RAR
18h 25m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 7:15 pmRAR-HNL
6h 10mnonstop
$829Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 15
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4:30 pm - 10:40 pmHNL-RAR
6h 10mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 7:15 pmRAR-HNL
6h 10mnonstop
$885Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Mar 1
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4:30 pm - 10:40 pmHNL-RAR
6h 10mnonstop
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1:05 pm - 7:15 pmRAR-HNL
6h 10mnonstop
$906Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 22
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9:46 am - 10:40 pmLAX-RAR
14h 54m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 5:00 amRAR-LAX
13h 55m1 stop
$940Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
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9:20 am - 1:40 pmHNL-RAR
28h 20m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 7:30 amRAR-HNL
16h 35m1 stop
$1,147Air New Zealand
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Tue, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 28
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9:20 am - 1:40 pmHNL-RAR
28h 20m1 stop
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2:55 pm - 7:30 amRAR-HNL
16h 35m1 stop
$1,164Air New Zealand
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Sat, May 9 - Wed, May 13
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10:15 am - 10:10 pmSEA-RAR
38h 55m2 stops
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4:00 pm - 8:45 amRAR-SEA
37h 45m2 stops
$2,287Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Feb 15
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8:45 am - 1:40 pmSEA-RAR
54h 55m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 7:10 amRAR-SEA
38h 15m2 stops
$2,960Singapore Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 6
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6:15 am - 1:40 pmSAN-RAR
33h 25m3 stops
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2:55 pm - 12:15 amRAR-SAN
31h 20m2 stops
$10,544United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 28
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1:49 pm - 1:40 pmONT-RAR
26h 51m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 11:06 pmRAR-ONT
29h 11m2 stops
$10,544United 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 September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,864 and $1,825 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$473
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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 $1,118. 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 $605
  • 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 11263 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Hate this airline. Uncomfortable seats, no screens, no good food.

2.0 Mediocrecharles, Nov 2025SLC - SEA
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Hate this airline. Uncomfortable seats, no screens, no good food.

Should have been forthcoming for reason for delay. Should have been able to check in for seat I'd like.

It was fine. It was a 30 minute flight so there was water or fruit juice and no food. Which was totally fine. The check in, gate and flight crew were all excellent.

I didn’t order food so can’t really say how it was. Overall, it was a great experience.

Boarding was good. Alaska Airlines is good. On time good. clean. The little bag of peanuts was horrible.

Have mounted entertainment for long flights instead of making customers use their own equipment

I've never flied them before but liked them. Weather was bad so a little scarey but they did a great job landing.

It was all good, no delays which was a worry. All great

If they actually let me fly. I was rerouted to United and there was no Alaska airlines reps at all. Then the lady who worked the delta counter told me to go away and figure things out myself. Horrible experience.

Pretzels are always a disappointment. Cheezits, Sun Chips, trail mix, anything else would be nice.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Overall the plane was good and the crew great. The big disappointment was the skycouch. Maybe it would be good if you were a parent with 2 small kids travelling but as a couple it's hopeless. It's impossible for 2 adults to lie down so one ends up sitting. We split our time with one lying and the other sitting. We both got more sleep sitting upright. We will never book one again and don't recommend it to anyone.

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

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.

The crew was quite good, they came by often with drinks or to collect trash. But what wasn't nice was the flight was over weigh and several people had to be rebooked. I was questioned whether I should have a seat when I was getting to it. The in-flight entertainment kept buffering and interrupting. And the route took the airplane through high winds which caused us a longer flight

Wasn’t on the flight due to Alaska cancellation…also after all the rerouting, I was going to be on a later flight that left SFO at 7:47pm, which meant an almost 6 hour layover. That same Hawaiian flight was delayed for another 2hours.

I had to cancel the flight because with a 3 hour delay for 'unexpected maintenance' in getting to LAX, I couldn't connect to an overseas flight that I had booked on Scandinavian Air.

The flight was CANCELED!!! Can’t get much more “poor” than that. I had to switch to American Airlines, add another layover and got home in Honolulu 4 hours later than I was supposed to be home. One bright spot was Josh with Alaska Airlines at SFO. He got me on a United Flight that got me home a few hours before I would have. Without him I would have gotten home almost 7 hours after my originally scheduled flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

I received several emails about my 3:10 flight. When I showed up to the airport at 12:30 to check my bags I was told the flight was actually at 1 pm. They grudgingly rebooked me for a flight at 5:22 to Vegas to get a connecting to LAX. I did find the gate for my original 3:10 flight but they were booked. I proceeded to receive status updates and gate change information for the 3:10 flight, even though I was apparently never supposed to be on that flight

My flight was delayed three hours and then cancelled. The gate agent proceeded to rebook me in a middle seat without telling me and I was placed between two large individuals who did not fit in their own seats and instead took up most of mine. It was an awful experience.

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