NSN - RAR

$4,488 Find Cheap Flights from Nelson to Rarotonga

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nelson to Rarotonga departing on 16/8. 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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Cheapest return fare
$4,488
Qantas Airways
Sun 16/8Wed 19/8
NSN - RAR • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from Nelson to Rarotonga (NSN-RAR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nelson 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 return flight deals from Nelson to Rarotonga

Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
11:05 - 07:20
NSN
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RAR
18h 15m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 17:10
RAR
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NSN
34h 10m
2 stops
$4,488Qantas Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 07:20
NSN
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RAR
14h 30m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 17:10
RAR
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NSN
34h 10m
2 stops
$4,526Qantas Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
08:35 - 07:20
NSN
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RAR
20h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 20:25
RAR
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NSN
37h 25m
2 stops
$4,536Qantas Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
14:50 - 07:20
NSN
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RAR
14h 30m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 20:25
RAR
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NSN
37h 25m
2 stops
$4,548Qantas Airways
Sun, 16 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
08:35 - 07:20
NSN
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RAR
20h 45m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:00 - 20:25
RAR
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NSN
37h 25m
2 stops
$4,551Qantas Airways
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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$4,488
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Nelson to Rarotonga

When to book flights from Nelson to Rarotonga

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FAQs for booking flights from Nelson to Rarotonga

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to Rarotonga?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to Rarotonga was $4,488 for a return ticket.

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

    Nelson airport is called Nelson and the only airport in Rarotonga is Rarotonga.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nelson to Rarotonga?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nelson and Rarotonga.

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

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

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

    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 Rarotonga with an airline and back to Nelson with another airline.

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from Nelson to Rarotonga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nelson to Rarotonga. 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 Nelson 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
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 606 reviews
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
ZQN - AKL
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Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Nelson (NSN)
Rarotonga (RAR)