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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga from $716

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — RAR
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
Mon 13/5
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Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Rarotonga (RAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 May 2024.

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December

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August

Average price

$964

Round-trip from

$713
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 28% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

To save on the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga, book at least 25 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 13% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $881 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,313.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

August can be a great time to fly to Rarotonga from Melbourne with a flight ticket averaging about $1,162. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $776. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga (MEL - RAR)?

When flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Melbourne and Rarotonga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Jetstar flights heading from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 22/516:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$716
Wed 22/515:25MEL - RAR
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$856
Wed 14/823:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Wed 21/808:10RAR - MEL
1 stop15h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$926
Wed 14/814:55AVV - RAR
1 stop12h 00mJetstar
Wed 21/808:10RAR - AVV
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$967
Wed 4/923:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Wed 18/908:10RAR - MEL
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$975
Wed 4/916:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Wed 18/908:10RAR - AVV
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$996
Wed 22/514:00MEL - RAR
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$998
Wed 22/510:10MEL - RAR
2 stops16h 45mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$1,135
Fri 12/716:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Sun 21/709:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$1,189

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Melbourne and Rarotonga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Air New Zealand flights travelling from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 4/908:45MEL - RAR
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/903:10RAR - MEL
1 stop11h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$1,060
Wed 14/808:45MEL - RAR
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/803:10RAR - MEL
1 stop11h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$1,101
Wed 4/921:30MEL - RAR
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/903:10RAR - MEL
2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$2,189
Mon 8/719:45MEL - RAR
2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/716:00RAR - MEL
2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$3,075
Fri 12/709:00MEL - RAR
2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/703:10RAR - MEL
2 stops14h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/5$3,238

Cheap Melbourne to Rarotonga flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Rarotonga specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Prices were last updated on 8 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 22/516:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$716
Wed 22/515:25MEL - RAR
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$856
Sun 12/516:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Sun 19/509:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$914
Sun 12/508:15MEL - RAR
1 stop19h 00mJetstar
Sun 19/509:00RAR - MEL
1 stop13h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$955
Wed 22/514:00MEL - RAR
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$998
Sun 12/506:15MEL - RAR
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/509:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,095
Wed 22/510:10MEL - RAR
2 stops16h 45mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$1,135
Sun 12/520:50AVV - RAR
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/509:00RAR - AVV
1 stop33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$2,497
Sun 12/506:00MEL - RAR
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/516:00RAR - MEL
2 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/5$2,773

Melbourne to Rarotonga 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Rarotonga in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 22/516:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$716
Wed 22/515:25MEL - RAR
1 stop11h 30mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$856
Sun 12/516:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Sun 19/509:00RAR - AVV
1 stop17h 50mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$914
Wed 14/823:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Wed 21/808:10RAR - MEL
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$929
Sun 12/508:15MEL - RAR
1 stop19h 00mJetstar
Sun 19/509:00RAR - MEL
1 stop13h 35mJetstar
Deal found 6/5$955
Wed 14/814:55AVV - RAR
1 stop12h 00mJetstar
Wed 21/808:10RAR - AVV
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 7/5$967
Wed 4/923:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Wed 18/908:10RAR - MEL
1 stop15h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$975
Wed 4/916:35AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 20mJetstar
Wed 18/908:10RAR - AVV
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$996
Wed 22/514:00MEL - RAR
1 stop12h 55mJetstar
Sun 2/609:00RAR - MEL
2 stops18h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/5$998

Find flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 547,580 searches. Data last updated 8 May 2024.

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Budget

$716 - $1,577

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Return

Price

Melbourne AvalonRarotonga

AVV - RAR

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 22/5

1 stop10h 20m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/6

1 stop17h 50m

$716

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 22/5

1 stop11h 30m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/6

1 stop14h 55m

$856

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 14/8

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Wed 21/8

1 stop15h 45m

$926

Melbourne AvalonRarotonga

AVV - RAR

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 14/8

1 stop12h 00m

Rarotonga

Wed 21/8

1 stop11h 45m

$967

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 4/9

1 stop13h 10m

Rarotonga

Tue 17/9

1 stop11h 40m

$1,060

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 14/8

1 stop13h 10m

Rarotonga

Tue 20/8

1 stop11h 40m

$1,101

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 4/9

1 stop9h 15m

Rarotonga

Tue 17/9

2 stops18h 45m

$1,200

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 12/7

1 stop21h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 20/7

1 stop11h 40m

$1,271

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 4/9

2 stops20h 05m

Rarotonga

Wed 18/9

2 stops17h 05m

$1,577

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Deals found on 8/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 3 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Rarotonga by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga is currently $0 while a return flight costs $1,075. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga (average of $469). Flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $811). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,103

February

$1,176

March

$713

April

$794

May

$896

June

$873

July

$926

August

$862

September

$917

October

$932

November

$913

December

$1,233

Temperature and rainfall in Rarotonga by month

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

RAR

Temperature

22 - 26 °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 8 May 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar and Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Rarotonga. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
635 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
635 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
635 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
975 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
635 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
649 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
635 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Rarotonga (RAR), located 0.8 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga. 3 airlines have flights to Rarotonga from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $716, but on average you can expect to pay $1,153.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga round-trip from $716. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air New Zealand, from $1,060, and Qantas Airways, from $1,577. You may be able to fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga.

  • What does MEL to RAR mean?

    Melbourne Airport is MEL and Rarotonga Airport is RAR. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Melbourne Avalon Airport (AVV), Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB), Melbourne Moorabbin Airport (MBW), Bendigo Airport (BXG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    Melbourne to Rarotonga flights have a stopover in Auckland most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Auckland?

    Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Avondale Sunday Market are currently the most popular points of interest in Auckland at the moment. Those on a stopover in Auckland interested in visiting Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, or Avondale Sunday Market can do so by traveling 17.5 km, 18.3 km, and 14.8 km, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those landing in Auckland looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Rarotonga flights?

    Melbourne to Rarotonga flights have a stopover in Sydney the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Rarotonga flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Rarotonga flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Rarotonga offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Rarotonga flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne to Rarotonga flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne to Rarotonga flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 8/5.

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