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£1,379+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

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— RAR
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Fri 21/1119:20LHR - RAR
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1109:00RAR - LHR
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£1,379
Fri 21/1117:05LGW - RAR
3 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1109:00RAR - LGW
3 stops62h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£1,431
Fri 21/1114:05STN - RAR
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1109:00RAR - STN
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£1,548
Sat 29/1112:15LHR - RAR
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1221:20RAR - LHR
2 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£1,579
Sat 29/1120:15STN - RAR
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:55RAR - STN
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£2,354
Sat 29/1113:35LGW - RAR
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1214:55RAR - LGW
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£2,359
Sun 19/1013:45LHR - RAR
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1014:55RAR - LHR
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£2,371
Sun 21/1220:25LHR - RAR
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1208:25RAR - LHR
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£2,462
Sun 19/1014:55LGW - RAR
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1014:55RAR - LGW
2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10£2,671
Tue 23/1211:40LHR - RAR
2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 2/121:45RAR - LHR
2 stops59h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/10£2,919
Tue 23/1215:15LHR - RAR
3 stops57h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/109:00RAR - LHR
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£3,159
Tue 23/1206:25LGW - RAR
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/114:55RAR - LGW
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£3,314

Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rarotonga in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 17 October 2025.

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£1,379

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November

Average price

£1,549
21/11-25/11
  • 21/11-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 55m total
  • London to Rarotonga
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Fri 21/11

19:20-06:35

2 stops45h 15m

Rarotonga

Tue 25/11

09:00-06:40

2 stops35h 40m

£1,379

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Fri 21/11

17:05-06:35

3 stops47h 30m

Rarotonga

Tue 25/11

09:00-09:20

3 stops62h 20m

£1,431

LondonRarotonga

STN - RAR

STNRAR

London Stansted

Fri 21/11

14:05-06:35

2 stops50h 30m

Rarotonga

Tue 25/11

09:00-12:05

2 stops41h 05m

£1,548

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sat 29/11

12:15-20:10

2 stops41h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/12

21:20-10:00

2 stops50h 40m

£1,579

LondonRarotonga

STN - RAR

STNRAR

London Stansted

Sat 29/11

20:15-20:10

2 stops33h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/12

14:55-12:05

2 stops35h 10m

£2,354

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Sat 29/11

13:35-20:10

2 stops40h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 6/12

14:55-11:40

2 stops34h 45m

£2,359

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Tue 23/12

11:40-13:40

2 stops36h 00m

Rarotonga

Fri 2/1

21:45-19:10

2 stops59h 25m

£2,919

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Tue 23/12

15:15-15:05

3 stops57h 50m

Rarotonga

Fri 2/1

09:00-06:15

2 stops35h 15m

£3,159

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sun 21/12

22:35-06:35

3 stops42h 00m

Rarotonga

Wed 31/12

08:25-06:15

2 stops35h 50m

£3,268

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Tue 23/12

06:25-06:45

3 stops34h 20m

Rarotonga

Fri 2/1

14:55-11:40

2 stops34h 45m

£3,314

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rarotonga

How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from London to Rarotonga takes 37 hours 51 minutes. Flights to Rarotonga from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rarotonga?

The most popular airline flying from London to Rarotonga is Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From £1,140

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rarotonga?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Rarotonga is Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

Temperature in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rarotonga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rarotonga. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand to the Cook Islands. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Rarotonga

Rarotonga airport overview

Rarotonga International is the main airport for the Cook Islands. Revamped in 2010, the facility is sparkling new, although still quite basic. As the Cook Islands are so remote and there isn’t much air traffic the facility is rarely crowded.

Direct flights to Rarotonga International Airport are available from destinations in Australasia, including Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney and Papeete. Air New Zealand also operates a direct route from Los Angeles, and Air Rarotonga has domestic flights within the Cook Islands from Aitutaki, Atiu, Manihiki, Mauke, Mangaia and Mitiaro.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga?

    If you book a flight to Rarotonga, you will be flying into Rarotonga, which is the city’s only airport. Rarotonga (RAR) is located 0.5 mi from the center of Rarotonga.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rarotonga if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rarotonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rarotonga?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rarotonga.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rarotonga depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, London offers the quickest one-way flight (34 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio Air Conditioned is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 mi away from Rarotonga).

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