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Avarua.$469 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 May, returning Tue, 4 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 31 May, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Tue, 4 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Avarua.$469 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Jun, returning Sun, 30 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 25 Jun, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Sun, 30 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Avarua.$470 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Feb, returning Wed, 5 Feb.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 2 Feb, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Wed, 5 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Avarua.$470 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Nov, returning Fri, 22 Nov.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Sun, 10 Nov, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Fri, 22 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Avarua.$470 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Aug, returning Wed, 14 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 9 Aug, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Wed, 14 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Avarua.$470 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 4 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 27 Aug, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Wed, 4 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Avarua.$471 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 May, returning Wed, 29 May.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Fri, 24 May, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Wed, 29 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $471, select.

Avarua.$472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 May, returning Tue, 2 Jul.Return flight with Jetstar.Outbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Sydney on Tue, 28 May, arriving in Rarotonga International.Inbound direct flight with Jetstar departs from Rarotonga International on Tue, 2 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

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Direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga International

Sydney to Avarua: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$469
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	5 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airline	Jetstar
Average flights per week	5

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Rarotonga International: Frequently asked questions

: The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Rarotonga International is $469. 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.
: 5 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Rarotonga International.
: Jetstar flies direct from Sydney to Rarotonga International.
: As of May 2024, there are 5 flights per week flying from Sydney to Rarotonga International.
: The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Rarotonga International is usually June.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Rarotonga International Airport on Tuesday, 25 June 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 48 minutes.
: 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.
: 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.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Rarotonga?

Air New Zealand is the only airline that has nonstop flights from Sydney to Rarotonga.

All other airlines have at least 1 stop, including:

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Rarotonga?

Hopping over the International Date Line, Rarotonga is 20 to 21 hours behind Sydney, depending on the time of year you're travelling.

What is the weather like in Rarotonga?

The Cook Islands are warm all year round, with average temperatures between 23°C and 27°C in Rarotonga. The wet season lasts from late November until April or May, but it's still possible to have a great holiday during this time.

How expensive is Rarotonga?

	Sydney	Rarotonga
Average cost of a meal	AU$20.00	AU$9.35
Average cost of a coffee	AU$4.00	AU$4.20
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD	AU$40-AU$50	AU$11-AU$13

Essential travel information for Rarotonga

No visa is required to visit the Cook Islands if you're staying for 31 days or less.
Stay safe in Rarotonga and the Cook Islands by checking for any travel alerts before you fly.

Departing from Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD) has 3 terminals. International flights use T1 (International). Check the information screens in the terminal to see where you need to check in and aim to arrive 3 hours before an international flight.

When you've got your boarding pass, you can wait in an airline lounge, get something to eat or drink at the many cafes, restaurants and bars, browse the duty-free shops or use other airport facilities while waiting for your flight to Rarotonga to be called.

Arriving in Rarotonga

Rarotonga Airport (RAR) is the gateway to the Cook Islands. It uses 1 terminal for all flights, which is fairly small but has all the facilities you'll need after touching down. You can take out and exchange cash (the local currency is New Zealand dollars), book tours and arrange car hire with international agencies.

The airport is only 3km from Rarotonga. If you're staying in the city, the public bus costs NZ$5 (plus NZ$2 for every large item of luggage) while a taxi should cost around NZ$12. If you're staying in Aroa or Muri, a taxi will be closer to NZ$40.

Return flights from Rarotonga to Sydney

Set aside plenty of time to get to the airport for your return flight from Rarotonga to Sydney. Facilities at the airport are fairly limited and it can get busy during peak holiday seasons, so aim to arrive 3 hours before your scheduled departure.

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Please note: all information is correct as of April 2019.

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