Find flights
Airlines

$503+ Cheap flights to the Cook Islands

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— RAR
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Flights to Cook Islands in 2025

Find the latest flights to Cook Islands in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 3 April 2025.

Return from

$826

One-way from

$503

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$914

Good round-trip deal

$890 or less

Good one-way deal

$420 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/6-6/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 45m total
  • Sydney to Rarotonga
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m total
  • Sydney to Cook Islands
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($339 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cook Islands.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Cook Islands.

Find flights to Cook Islands

Browse one-way and return flights deals to the Cook Islands on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 3 April 2025
Explore the Cook Islands

Find flight deals to Cook Islands

Cheapest flights to Cook Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Cook Islands. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Sun 1/621:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Fri 6/622:05RAR - SYD
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Deal found 3/4$826
Sat 19/721:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/703:05RAR - SYD
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$867
Sun 11/519:25SYD - RAR
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 23/522:05RAR - SYD
1 stop13h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$974
Wed 23/708:45SYD - RAR
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/823:20RAR - SYD
1 stop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/4$1,042
Sat 26/708:45SYD - AIT
2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/819:40AIT - SYD
2 stops17h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/4$1,476
Tue 15/421:30SYD - AIT
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/409:10AIT - SYD
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$2,176

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Cook Islands that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 3 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to the Cook Islands that are best for you.

Fly from

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 6/6

22:05-08:05

1 stop14h 00m

$826

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 17/5

03:05-08:45

1 stop9h 40m

$873

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

19:25-21:05

1 stop21h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 23/5

22:05-07:45

1 stop13h 40m

$974

SydneyAitutaki

SYD - AIT

SYDAIT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

08:45-08:50

2 stops20h 05m

Aitutaki

Sun 3/8

19:40-08:45

2 stops17h 05m

$1,476

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

18:20-01:55

1 stop27h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 17/5

16:00-08:15

2 stops20h 15m

$1,662

SydneyAitutaki

SYD - AIT

SYDAIT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/5

21:30-08:50

1 stop31h 20m

Aitutaki

Tue 13/5

09:10-11:55

1 stop30h 45m

$1,942

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

21:30-07:30

Nonstop6h 00m

$538

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/4

09:20-21:05

2 stops31h 45m

$878

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

07:10-21:05

1 stop9h 55m

$1,019

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/4

09:55-22:10

1 stop8h 15m

$1,215

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 2/4

Showing 1-10 of 11 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight to Cook Islands

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cook Islands with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to the Cook Islands

How long is the flight to Cook Islands?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Cook Islands takes 12 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Cook Islands from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Cook Islands?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Cook Islands. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Cook Islands should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cook Islands?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cook Islands are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Rex.

Rainfall in Cook Islands by month

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

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

Temperature in Cook Islands by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cook Islands, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Cook Islands?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Cook Islands in the last few years. This data was updated on 3 April 2025.
The most popular places in Cook Islands to fly to are Rarotonga and Aitutaki.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cook Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cook Islands. 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 Cook Islands. Reviews last updated 3 April 2025.

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

FAQs about flying to Cook Islands

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Cook Islands 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 Cook Islands on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Cook Islands?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cook Islands.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands?

    Aitutaki is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cook Islands. One-way flights to Aitutaki typically cost $261, while return flights cost around $495.

  • How much is a return flight to Cook Islands?

    A return flight to Cook Islands will typically cost around $562, however they can be found for as little as $387.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Cook Islands depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Cook Islands, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (5 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 km away from Rarotonga).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find flights to Cook Islands

Select your preferred flight destination in Cook Islands from the list below.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Cook Islands?

Deals for Cook Islands flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Cook Islands?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights to Cook Islands by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and we put them in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Cook Islands with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights to Cook Islands, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Cook Islands become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cook Islands flights so you can book your flight when prices are ideal. Enable price alerts by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.