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 55 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).

£722+ Cheap Flights to Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

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One-way from	£722
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Average price	£1,535

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4 total stops
94h 00m total
London to Rarotonga

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47h 45m total
London to Rarotonga

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Sun 7/1211:40LHR - RAR

2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 14/1214:55RAR - LHR

2 stops30h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9£1,347

Mon 15/909:00LGW - RAR

2 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 22/923:20RAR - LGW

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,810

Sun 12/1019:00LGW - RAR

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1009:00RAR - LGW

2 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,824

Sun 7/1211:40LHR - RAR

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1214:55RAR - LHR

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,035

Thu 16/1009:25LHR - RAR

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1015:00RAR - LHR

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,283

Sun 7/1220:15STN - RAR

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1209:00RAR - STN

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,371

Thu 16/1010:00LGW - RAR

2 stops46h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 23/1015:00RAR - LGW

2 stops53h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9£2,454

Thu 16/1021:10STN - RAR

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1015:00RAR - STN

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,620

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Sun 7/1211:40LHR - RAR

2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand

Sun 14/1214:55RAR - LHR

2 stops30h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9£1,347

Thu 5/211:40LHR - RAR

2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/221:05RAR - LHR

2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,469

Thu 5/208:40LGW - RAR

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/209:00RAR - LGW

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£1,786

Thu 5/214:05STN - RAR

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/209:00RAR - STN

2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£2,000

Thu 16/1010:00LGW - RAR

2 stops46h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 23/1015:00RAR - LGW

2 stops53h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9£2,454

Sun 7/1211:40LHR - RAR

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1214:55RAR - LHR

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,035

Thu 16/1009:25LHR - RAR

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1015:00RAR - LHR

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,283

Sun 7/1220:25LGW - RAR

2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1209:00RAR - LGW

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,375

Thu 16/1021:10STN - RAR

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1015:00RAR - STN

2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,620

Fri 6/209:20LGW - RAR

2 stops38h 20mAir New Zealand

Sun 15/214:55RAR - LGW

2 stops53h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9£7,697

Fri 6/209:20LGW - RAR

2 stops38h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 13/214:55RAR - LGW

2 stops53h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9£7,697

Fri 6/209:20LGW - RAR

2 stops38h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 14/214:55RAR - LGW

2 stops53h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9£7,697

Fri 6/221:00LHR - RAR

2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 15/209:00RAR - LHR

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£6,175

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Fri 10/1013:15LHR - RAR

2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1109:00RAR - LHR

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,187

Fri 10/1011:25LHR - RAR

2 stops48h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/1114:55RAR - LHR

2 stops66h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,206

Fri 10/1013:15LHR - RAR

2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:25RAR - LHR

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,229

Fri 10/1013:15LHR - RAR

2 stops52h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1009:00RAR - LHR

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,252

Sat 11/1020:35LHR - RAR

2 stops52h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/1114:55RAR - LHR

2 stops66h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,203

Sun 12/1011:00LHR - RAR

2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1009:00RAR - LHR

2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,697

Sun 12/1019:00LGW - RAR

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 31/1009:00RAR - LGW

2 stops59h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,824

Sun 12/1020:35LHR - RAR

2 stops52h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 2/1121:20RAR - LHR

2 stops56h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,087

Mon 13/1022:05LHR - RAR

2 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/1114:55RAR - LHR

2 stops66h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,041

Mon 13/1021:20LHR - RAR

2 stops57h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1008:25RAR - LHR

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,256

Tue 14/1020:35LHR - RAR

2 stops52h 05mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/1114:55RAR - LHR

2 stops66h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£2,057

Wed 15/1022:05LHR - RAR

2 stops50h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 2/1121:20RAR - LHR

2 stops59h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/9£1,965

One-way flights to Rarotonga
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Fri 7/1116:50STN - RAR

3 stops47h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£722

Wed 5/1115:55LGW - RAR

3 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£735

Tue 4/1120:20LGW - RAR

3 stops51h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£749

Wed 5/1109:50LHR - RAR

3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£769

Fri 7/1113:00LGW - RAR

3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£773

Fri 7/1121:00LHR - RAR

3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£777

Sat 8/1111:40LGW - RAR

3 stops60h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£778

Sat 8/1122:00LHR - RAR

3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£780

Mon 3/1122:00LHR - RAR

2 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£795

Thu 6/1111:00LHR - RAR

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£835

Tue 4/1121:00LHR - RAR

3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£845

Thu 6/1109:20LGW - RAR

3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£912

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Return

Price

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

11:40-13:40

2 stops36h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 14/12

14:55-07:25

2 stops30h 30m

£1,347

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

11:40-20:05

2 stops42h 25m

Rarotonga

Fri 13/2

21:05-10:40

2 stops51h 35m

£1,469

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Thu 5/2

08:40-06:35

2 stops31h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 13/2

09:00-12:35

2 stops41h 35m

£1,786

LondonRarotonga

STN - RAR

STNRAR

London Stansted

Thu 5/2

14:05-20:05

2 stops40h 00m

Rarotonga

Fri 13/2

09:00-12:05

2 stops41h 05m

£2,000

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sun 7/12

11:40-13:40

2 stops36h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 14/12

14:55-11:50

3 stops34h 55m

£2,035

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Thu 16/10

09:25-13:40

2 stops39h 15m

Rarotonga

Thu 23/10

15:00-10:25

2 stops32h 25m

£2,283

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Sun 7/12

20:25-06:35

2 stops44h 10m

Rarotonga

Sun 14/12

09:00-18:25

2 stops47h 25m

£2,375

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Thu 16/10

10:00-21:10

2 stops46h 10m

Rarotonga

Thu 23/10

15:00-07:25

2 stops53h 25m

£2,454

LondonRarotonga

STN - RAR

STNRAR

London Stansted

Thu 16/10

21:10-21:10

2 stops35h 00m

Rarotonga

Thu 23/10

15:00-12:55

2 stops34h 55m

£2,620

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

21:00-06:35

2 stops43h 35m

Rarotonga

Sun 15/2

09:00-05:45

2 stops34h 45m

£6,175

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How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from London to Rarotonga takes 35 hours 20 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.

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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

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

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

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

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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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

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Very Good

505 reviews

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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 55 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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FAQs about flying to Rarotonga

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