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$281 Find cheap flights from Rarotonga to Auckland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rarotonga to Auckland departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Rarotonga to Auckland (RAR-AKL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Rarotonga to Auckland 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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22:00 - 00:35RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
06:00 - 11:55AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
23:25 - 02:00RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
06:00 - 11:55AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
$791Air New Zealand
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
22:00 - 00:35RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
07:30 - 07:15AKL-RAR
21h 45m1 stop
Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
22:00 - 00:35RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
07:30 - 07:15AKL-RAR
21h 45m1 stop
Mon, 3 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
22:00 - 00:35RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
07:30 - 07:15AKL-RAR
21h 45m1 stop
Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
22:00 - 00:35RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
07:00 - 07:15AKL-RAR
22h 15m2 stops
$1,054Jetstar
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
22:00 - 00:35RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
08:00 - 07:15AKL-RAR
21h 15m2 stops
$1,251
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Mon, 3 Jun - Fri, 7 Jun
16:00 - 18:25RAR-AKL
4h 25mdirect
16:05 - 07:15AKL-RAR
13h 10m1 stop
$1,375
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Tue, 28 May - Tue, 4 Jun
22:00 - 00:35RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
20:40 - 07:15AKL-RAR
56h 35m2 stops
$1,449Jetstar
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
16:00 - 18:25RAR-AKL
4h 25mdirect
08:55 - 14:40AKL-RAR
3h 45mdirect
$1,693Air New Zealand
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Tue, 28 May - Tue, 4 Jun

Flights from Rarotonga to Auckland - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland?

The average price of all flights from Rarotonga to Auckland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Rarotonga to Auckland, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Auckland, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Rarotonga to Auckland, 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 Rarotonga to Auckland is February, where tickets cost $673 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,357 and $1,235 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rarotonga to Auckland?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Rarotonga to Auckland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Rarotonga to Auckland, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Rarotonga to Auckland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Jetstar ($281) and Air New Zealand ($547). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Air New Zealand ($791) and Jetstar ($1,054).

Which airlines fly direct between Rarotonga and Auckland?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Rarotonga to Auckland.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Rarotonga to Auckland. They are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The cheapest airline for this route is Jetstar, with the best one-way deal found costing $227. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Jetstar.

How many flights are there between Rarotonga and Auckland per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Rarotonga and land in Auckland, with an average flight time of 4h 29m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 23% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Rarotonga and Auckland?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Rarotonga to Auckland take?

Direct flights from Rarotonga generally make it to Auckland in 4h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 4,847 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Rarotonga to Auckland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Rarotonga at 13:10 and will be landing in Auckland at 15:45.

What’s the latest departure time from Rarotonga to Auckland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Rarotonga to Auckland jets off at 23:25 and lands at 02:00.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

$281
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 29% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 28% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Rarotonga to Auckland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rarotonga to Auckland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Rarotonga to Auckland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rarotonga to Auckland was $167 for a one-way ticket and $406 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    On your way to Auckland, you’ll fly out from Rarotonga. You’ll be landing at Auckland Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rarotonga to Auckland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Rarotonga and Auckland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    There are direct flights from Rarotonga to Auckland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Rarotonga to Auckland, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Rarotonga to Auckland are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $919 and an overall rating of 8.2, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $624 and an overall rating of 6.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    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 Rarotonga to Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland from 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 from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Auckland with an airline and back to Rarotonga with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rarotonga to Auckland?

    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 Auckland from Rarotonga 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 a cheap flight from Rarotonga to Auckland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $287 or less one-way and $621 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Rarotonga to Auckland Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Rarotonga to Auckland Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Rarotonga to Auckland Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +4 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +4 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Auckland Intl to Rarotonga

Monday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +4 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +4 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, +4 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, +2 more

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Top airlines flying from Rarotonga to Auckland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rarotonga to Auckland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rarotonga to Auckland? 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.
8.2
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 647 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.8Crew
8.4Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.7Food
Airline reviews

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

8.0 ExcellentMichelle, Apr 2024NPL - AKL
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Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

Overall excellent but the Captain kept the seat belt sign on for far too long, especially at the beginning and end of the flight. It was 2 hours after take-off before the crew were able to start the service (on an 11 hour night flight, reducing our sleeping time) and the seat belt sign on went on during breakfast (90 mins before landing) and was not turned off again until we landed. This made for an uncomfortable journey of trying to limit fluid intake because it was unclear when the toilets would be available for use.

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

United flight from SFO to PDX was cancelled. I will ask for a refund. Had to book on Alaska

They announced food service but then never came around. We also couldn’t land so kept trying to get to runway and then had to come up and go around happened like 3 times and cause the child next to me to start throwing up

There was a snafu with confirming seats at check which left us in limbo for the second leg of our trip. I believe the ANZ app is not well integrated with the systems at the terminal resulting in this disconcerting error.

Flight attendants are always pleasant and helpful. Pilot kept us updated.

Just a hiccup being added to the NZ Traveller Declaration a bit late.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

Flight was delayed by 1 hour, we board then had to sit on the tarmac for another hour before take off. The flight was fine but again another delay with the baggage which took another hour to appear on the carousel.

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

Worst airline ever. No need to go into detail as everything is terrible. Do not do it - whatever the price.

Captains address to passengers was excellent. Knee room in seating was very uncomfortable.

Flight departing too early at 06.15 Difficult to get to airport

Plane was more than 3 hrs delayed as the only plane on that day. Had to wait 1 hrs in the plane which was very unpleasent.

The plane was new. There are two rows of business 2 x 2, but the seat pitch is the same as the rest of the plane (3 x 3). Carry ons must be weighed and tagged before boarding. Do this at home to avoid nasty surprises.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Rarotonga to Auckland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/5Wed
directJetstar
4h 35mRAR-AKL
$281
24/5Fri
directJetstar
4h 35mRAR-AKL
$286
17/5Fri
directJetstar
4h 35mRAR-AKL
$295
20/5Mon
directJetstar
4h 35mRAR-AKL
$311
14/8Wed
directJetstar
4h 35mRAR-AKL
$313
26/5Sun
directAir New Zealand
4h 25mRAR-AKL
$547
13/8Tue
directAir New Zealand
4h 35mRAR-AKL
$574
25/5Sat
directAir New Zealand
4h 25mRAR-AKL
$643
21/5Tue
1 stop
33h 40mRAR-AKL
$737
21/5Tue
directAir New Zealand
4h 25mRAR-AKL
$774

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Last minute flights from Rarotonga to Auckland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Rarotonga to Auckland that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5Thu
direct
4h 25mRAR-AKL
9/5Thu
direct
3h 55mAKL-RAR
$778
3/5Fri
directAir New Zealand
4h 35mRAR-AKL
6/5Mon
directAir New Zealand
3h 45mAKL-RAR
$1,067
3/5Fri
directJetstar
4h 35mRAR-AKL
6/5Mon
multi-stopJetstar
46h 15mAKL-RAR
$1,436
3/5Fri
directJetstar
4h 35mRAR-AKL
6/5Mon
multi-stopJetstar
46h 15mAKL-RAR
$1,444
2/5Thu
direct
4h 25mRAR-AKL
9/5Thu
multi-stop
32h 35mAKL-RAR
$1,473
2/5Thu
direct
4h 25mRAR-AKL
9/5Thu
multi-stop
32h 15mAKL-RAR
$1,747

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Rarotonga - Auckland Flights

Departure:

Rarotonga (RAR)Cook Islands

Destination:

Auckland (AKL)New Zealand

Return flight deals:

Auckland - Rarotonga

Cabin classes:

$2,225
$2,676
$288