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Avarua.$279 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 10 Aug, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.

Avarua.$279 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Sep.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $279, select.

Avarua.$299 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.

Avarua.$327 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $327, select.

Avarua.$328 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 30 Jan, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Avarua.$328 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

Avarua.$329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $329, select.

Avarua.$372 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.

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Airports near Avarua

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Direct flights to Rarotonga International

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Rarotonga International?

Qantas and Jetstar both fly direct to Rarotonga International.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Rarotonga International?

The cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga International is usually August.

How can I find the best flight deal to Rarotonga International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Rarotonga International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Rarotonga International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

How much are return flights to Rarotonga International?

The best price we found for a return flight to Rarotonga International is $583. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Rarotonga International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Rarotonga International Airport is Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

When is the best time to book flights to Avarua?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Avarua is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Avarua with?

Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rarotonga International.

Flying to Rarotonga International

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$279
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	5 hrs, 51 mins
Most popular airline	Qantas
Average flights per week	9

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How to find cheap flights to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Rarotonga Airport is $279. A round-trip plane ticket to RAR right now is $583.
Get updates on fares by creating a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to RAR drop, we'll let you know.
About one month before takeoff is an excellent time to book tickets to Avarua, where Rarotonga Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for locking in the lowest prices.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Avarua. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Avarua, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Rarotonga Airport by choosing a flight with a stop or two.

Best time to go to Avarua

The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Avarua is usually June.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to RAR that suits your schedule and budget.
If you'd like to experience Avarua at its liveliest, book your flights to RAR for July. Travelling during peak periods often means more things to do than at other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to go is May. Lock in your plane tickets to Avarua then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. March is the warmest time of year in Avarua, with averages of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in August, when they range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
June is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With four days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Avarua.
It's rainiest during January, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.

Travelling to Rarotonga Airport (RAR): What you need to know

Offering direct flights to Rarotonga Airport, these top airlines make getting to Avarua nice and easy:
Think about booking your RAR plane ticket with Hawaiian Airlines. It's the top performer for punctuality, with up to 89% of flights to this hub touching down on time.
When you land at RAR, you'll be in the UTC-10 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to RAR? These hotels close to Rarotonga Airport offer the ideal place to relax and unwind:
Set yourself up with a car hire in RAR and discover parts of Avarua that make the best kind of detour. You can book your wheels with Avis.
Rarotonga Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This rating measures how often departing flights from RAR touch down when expected.

Getting to central Avarua from Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

The distance from RAR to central Avarua is about 3 kilometres.
The time it takes to get to the centre driving depends on the time of day and traffic conditions. Do some research to find the best route ahead of your flight to RAR.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Avarua:

Avarua highlights

Step off your flight to Avarua and make a beeline for these major attractions:
- Cook Islands National Museum: An ideal place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres north-east of the city centre.
- Te Rua Manga (The Needle): Looking for more reasons to visit Avarua? This landmark draws in the crowds and is about 3 kilometres south-west of the city centre.