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Avarua.$257 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Feb.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Wed, 12 Feb, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.
Avarua.$277 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 May.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 21 May, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.
Avarua.$277 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Jun.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 9 Jun, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.
Avarua.$297 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 4 Mar, arriving in Rarotonga International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.

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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
from $329
Aug
from $333
Sep
from $369
Oct
from $349
Nov
from $347
Dec
from $398
Jan
from $297
Feb
from $257
Mar
from $297

Direct flights to Rarotonga International

Frequently asked questions

Currently, Jetstar is the only airline that flies direct to Rarotonga International.
The cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga International is usually February.
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Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 48 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Rarotonga International is $530. 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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Rarotonga International Airport is Wednesday, 19 February 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Rarotonga International is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Rarotonga International.

Flying to Rarotonga International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$257
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time5 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineJetstar
Average flights per week5

Discover Rarotonga International

Rarotonga Airport is the most popular point of entry to the Cook Islands. Located three kilometres west of the capital Avarua on the island of Rarotonga, it handles more than 100,000 passengers every year.

 

A former World War II base, Rarotonga Airport has open to the public since 1974 with regular improvements and expansions to accommodate more passengers and larger aircraft like the Boeing 747. Its most recent refurbishment was completed in 2010.

 

The airport's single terminal handles domestic flights between the Cook Islands with Air Rarotonga and international flights from around the world. Air New Zealand flies year-round from Auckland, Los Angeles and Sydney with seasonal flights from Christchurch. Jetstar Airways and Virgin Australia also fly from Auckland, while Air Tahiti flies from Papeete.

 

Due to its small size, Rarotonga Airport has limited facilities, but you'll still find many of the essentials you need before or after your flight. Every passenger over the age of 18 has a duty-free allowance up to $750 to spend in the stores, and if you're heading home you can buy souvenirs of your trip. There's also a selection of dining options open during the day.

 

If you just want to relax while waiting for your flight, you can do so in the Domestic Gate Lounge, International Gate Lounge or Air New Zealand Koru Lounge if you're a premium passenger or Koru Club member.

 

Getting to Avarua city centre

 

Buses

 

Cooks Buses travel in a circuit around the island, stopping at Rarotonga Airport every 30 minutes. Whatever distance you're travelling, single tickets cost $3, return trips are $5 and an all-day pass is $10. You can also buy a book of ten tickets or a family day pass for $20.

 

Taxis

 

Taxis charge by the meter, with every kilometre adding around $4 to your fare. A taxi to Avarua should cost $10-$12, while resorts in Aroa and Muri cost around $40. You'll find taxis at the rank outside the arrivals area. Taxi companies include Areiti, Kia Orana and MLT.

 

Car hire

 

Avis and Polynesian Rentals have counters in the arrivals area if you want to hire a car from Rarotonga Airport. More companies can be found outside the airport, including Fun Rentals and Rarotonga Rentals.

 

It's difficult to get lost on Rarotonga, with a single main road circling the island. To get to Avarua, head east down Ara Metua and turn right onto Nauparatoa Road. The maximum speed limit on the island is 50km/h.

 

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Please note: all information is correct as of November, 2016.


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