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$544 Find Cheap Flights to Rarotonga

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$907
Overall average: $905
Alaska Airlines
Sat 1/24Sun 2/1
HNL - RAR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$558
Typical prices: $568-$662
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/18
HNL - RAR • Non-stop
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Air New Zealand's Economy Skycouch offers flat space.
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Cheap Flights to Rarotonga

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

Sat, Jan 24 - Sun, Feb 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 10:40 pm
HNL
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RAR
6h 10mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 7:10 pm
RAR
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HNL
6h 05mnonstop
$907Alaska Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Sat, Jun 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 10:55 pm
SEA
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RAR
18h 20m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 7:25 am
RAR
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SEA
16h 00m1 stop
$925Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 10:40 pm
SEA
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RAR
15h 50m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 5:24 am
RAR
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SEA
14h 19m1 stop
$939Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sun, Feb 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:40 pm
SFO
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RAR
17h 40m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 6:30 am
RAR
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SFO
15h 30m1 stop
$947Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, May 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 11:45 pm
SAN
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RAR
17h 45m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 6:50 am
RAR
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SAN
15h 25m1 stop
$947Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:40 pm
SEA
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RAR
16h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 6:44 am
RAR
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SEA
15h 39m2 stops
$1,215Multiple Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 16
Air New Zealand Logo
7:05 pm - 1:40 pm
LAX
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RAR
20h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
2:55 pm - 10:40 am
RAR
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LAX
17h 45m1 stop
$1,245Air New Zealand
Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 28
Air New Zealand Logo
7:05 pm - 1:40 pm
LAX
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RAR
20h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
2:55 pm - 10:40 am
RAR
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LAX
17h 45m1 stop
$1,322Air New Zealand
Sat, May 30 - Sun, Jun 14
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:30 pm
SAN
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RAR
59h 15m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:36 pm
RAR
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SAN
27h 51m2 stops
$10,561United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Sun, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
6:07 am - 1:40 pm
BWI
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RAR
36h 33m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 6:34 am
RAR
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BWI
34h 39m2 stops
$10,867United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Rarotonga

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

What are the most popular airlines flying to Rarotonga?

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Rarotonga is Alaska Airlines, followed by Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines.

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Expert advice for your flight to Rarotonga

 
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Alaska Airlines

First-class tickets include lounge access on flights over 2,000 miles.


Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee for domestic flights.

Air New Zealand

Economy Skycouch provides a flat space for comfort, ideal for long-haul flights.


Free Wi-Fi is available on most 777s, Neos, and 787s for low-data activities.

Hawaiian Airlines

First-class seats on the Boeing 787 offer privacy doors and direct aisle access for every passenger.


Hawaiian offers complimentary meals on long-haul flights, including routes from the U.S. East Coast.

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Good to know - Book Cheap Rarotonga Plane Tickets

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$558
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Honolulu to Rarotonga

When to book flights to Rarotonga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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 - booking Rarotonga flights

  • How far is Rarotonga Airport from central Rarotonga?

    Central Rarotonga is 1 mile away from Rarotonga Airport.

  • What is the name of Rarotonga’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Rarotonga, called Rarotonga Airport (RAR). It can also be referred to as Rarotonga or Rarotonga Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Rarotonga?

    On average, a flight to Rarotonga costs $1,004. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $633 and departed from Honolulu Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Rarotonga?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Rarotonga is Saturday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,097. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, where prices are $1,974 on average.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rarotonga is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Rarotonga?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Rarotonga is generally at night, when flights cost $2,527 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Rarotonga is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,527.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rarotonga

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Rarotonga? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Rarotonga for the following prices or less: From Honolulu $905
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rarotonga flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Rarotonga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Rarotonga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Rarotonga. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with 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
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11427 reviews
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Late boarding, older plane. Great flight, no issues. Very cold inside the plane.

10.0 ExcellentTerri, Dec 2025
SEA - MSP
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Late boarding, older plane. Great flight, no issues. Very cold inside the plane.

Why is a fanny pack considered a third carry on? This shouldn't be regulated at the gate

Poor. They should have given me a row with more room and instead they put me in a middle seat with two strangers next to me

The flight was delayed so we didn’t get into San Diego until almost 1 AM. Otherwise, it was lovely.

The plane was old so the seats were very worn out. The seats were hard, uncomfortable, and caused me actual pain. The lights were too bright. The flight itself was fine.

Flight was delayed but still made it to Phoenix on time. Boarding went quickly, the flight was smooth.

1. Denial of Basic Needs (SEA): Upon arrival in Seattle, the wheelchair attendant refused my urgent request to use the restroom, insisting on scanning documents first. She eventually took me to a restroom but then abandoned me and my autistic son at an unstaffed, deserted gate for over four hours. When I called the accommodation line for help, I was told to "get someone's attention," which was impossible. My son, traumatized by the prospect of me yelling for help, was forced to wander the terminal to find assistance. 2. Revocation of Accommodations & Threats: At the gate, an agent stated I had no accommodations on file, despite my previous leg having them. When I showed the app (where my bulkhead seat was erased and replaced with Row 14), he denied the evidence. When I attempted to advocate for my immobilized leg, he threatened to "yank me from the flight" if I said one more word. He coerced me into agreeing that I was "asking for accommodations for the first time" before he would allow assistance, effectively forcing me to falsify the situation under duress. I complied only out of fear of being stranded in a strange city. 3. On-Board Negligence and Injury: Because my bulkhead seat was revoked, I was forced into Row 14. With my leg immobilized and unable to bend, it extended into the aisle. During boarding and the flight: 16 different passengers tripped over my injured leg. 6 rolled luggage bags were pulled over my injured leg. The Flight Attendant (FA) was one of the people who tripped and drove luggage over me. I reported the issue to the FA after 10 trips and 3 luggage impacts. He ignored me. He only addressed me later to ask me to move my immobilized leg for beverage service. I informed him again: "16 people have tripped, 6 luggage runovers, I cannot bend it." He provided no medical aid and no incident report. 4. Resolution and Trauma: Eventually, a different employee noticed my distress and my original paper boarding pass showing the correct bulkhead assignment. He asked me to move up. I broke down in tears, terrified that moving would cause the gate agent to remove me from the plane as threatened. We were eventually moved to the bulkhead, but the damage was done. My autistic son was traumatized by watching his mother be trampled and threatened. 5. Post-Flight: I called to report these injuries, but was disconnected after a 45-minute hold. I require a formal record of this injury and these violations.

They were so kind to us! The entire staff were so good to us when we had our service dog join our trip and we couldn't be more grateful!

Larger seats with a bit more room would be good! Thanks for all your hard work. I think we are all feeling a bit down these days economically and your positive attitudes, both from SJC to Seattle and from Seattle to Bozeman makes more of a difference than you can see! Thank you and Merry Christmas! I hope all your financial needs are met and that very good things come your way.

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

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.

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

Check in crew member was very helpful, nice and excellent service👍

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.

Unfortunately, I was put into the middle seat in the first row of premium seating. Sounds nice right? No! that is the worst seat in the plane. I wish I was in economy rather than be in that seat! There is no seat back pocket, no tray table, no charger. Nothing! so unless you're row mates are willing to let you share their basic amenities any flyer should have, you are stuck. It was the worst experience ever! And the flight attendant forgot to take my drink order. I felt like the forgotten flyer.

Delayed and cancelled flights were hard and very stressful, both ways!

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!

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Flights with popular airlines flying to Rarotonga

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