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£1,571+ Cheap flights to Rarotonga

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— RAR
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

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 15 August 2025.

Return from

£1,463

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,469
2/2-14/2
  • 2/2-14/2
  • 6 total stops
  • 103h 30m total
  • London to Rarotonga
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Cheapest flights to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 August 2025.

Sun 28/921:35LHR - RAR
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1008:10RAR - LHR
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£1,571
Mon 1/920:10LHR - RAR
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/923:20RAR - LHR
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£1,808
Fri 26/909:00LGW - RAR
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1009:10RAR - LGW
2 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£1,864
Fri 26/914:55STN - RAR
2 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1009:10RAR - STN
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£2,073
Sun 28/911:25LHR - RAR
2 stops44h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/1002:05RAR - LHR
2 stops45h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/8£2,381
Sun 28/910:00LGW - RAR
2 stops46h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/1002:05RAR - LGW
2 stops41h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/8£2,457
Fri 26/910:00LGW - RAR
2 stops49h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/1002:05RAR - LGW
2 stops41h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/8£2,805
Fri 15/810:00LGW - RAR
2 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/823:20RAR - LGW
2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£3,277

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sun 28/9

21:35-07:15

2 stops44h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 5/10

08:10-16:35

2 stops45h 25m

£1,571

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Mon 1/9

20:10-22:10

2 stops37h 00m

Rarotonga

Mon 8/9

23:20-06:20

2 stops44h 00m

£1,808

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Fri 26/9

09:00-07:45

2 stops33h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 3/10

09:10-13:25

2 stops41h 15m

£1,864

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Mon 2/2

09:20-13:40

2 stops38h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 14/2

14:55-06:25

2 stops53h 30m

£2,038

LondonRarotonga

STN - RAR

STNRAR

London Stansted

Fri 26/9

14:55-07:15

2 stops51h 20m

Rarotonga

Fri 3/10

09:10-18:45

2 stops46h 35m

£2,073

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sun 28/9

11:25-21:10

2 stops44h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/10

02:05-10:25

2 stops45h 20m

£2,381

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Sun 28/9

10:00-21:10

2 stops46h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/10

02:05-06:40

2 stops41h 35m

£2,457

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Fri 26/9

10:00-00:55

2 stops49h 55m

Rarotonga

Thu 2/10

02:05-06:40

2 stops41h 35m

£2,805

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Mon 9/2

08:35-06:35

2 stops32h 00m

Rarotonga

Thu 19/2

14:55-19:10

2 stops42h 15m

£6,741

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

09:20-13:40

2 stops62h 20m

Rarotonga

Mon 16/2

14:55-06:25

2 stops53h 30m

£7,129

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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 38 hours 56 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 £1,531

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 15 August 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
504 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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 (31 hours 45 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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