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Depart
Return
Price
SydneyRarotonga
SYD - RAR
SYDRAR
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 11/3
06:25-20:05
1 stop10h 40m
Rarotonga
Mon 17/3
21:10-08:00
1 stop13h 50m
SydneyRarotonga
SYD - RAR
SYDRAR
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 20/2
07:05-20:05
1 stop10h 00m
Rarotonga
Wed 26/2
21:10-07:35
1 stop13h 25m
SydneyRarotonga
SYD - RAR
SYDRAR
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 10/2
17:50-20:05
1 stop23h 15m
Rarotonga
Fri 14/2
21:10-07:35
1 stop13h 25m
SydneyRarotonga
SYD - RAR
SYDRAR
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 7/2
19:15-13:40
1 stop15h 25m
Rarotonga
Thu 13/2
14:55-18:05
1 stop30h 10m
SydneyRarotonga
SYD - RAR
SYDRAR
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 20/2
07:05-20:05
1 stop10h 00m
SydneyRarotonga
SYD - RAR
SYDRAR
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 17/2
19:15-20:05
1 stop21h 50m
SydneyRarotonga
SYD - RAR
SYDRAR
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 17/2
06:20-20:05
2 stops34h 45m
Best time to book a flight to Rarotonga
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Travel insights for flights to Rarotonga
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When is the best time to book a flight to Rarotonga?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rarotonga, you should look to book at least 85 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.
How long is the flight to Rarotonga?
On average, a flight from Sydney to Rarotonga takes 5 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Rarotonga 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 Rarotonga?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Rarotonga 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 most popular airlines that fly to Rarotonga?
The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Rarotonga are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rarotonga?
The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rarotonga are Jetstar, Qantas Airways and 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 mm 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 21 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar and Qantas Airways to Rarotonga. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Overall
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Entertainment
Food
Comfort
Crew
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Rarotonga climate
Rarotonga’s climate is equable, with little variation in temperatures year-round. The winter months are May to October; temperatures range between 18 and 28 degrees Celsius. The summer months are November to April and temps are 21-29 degrees. January to early May are the wet season months.
Getting around Rarotonga
The Rarotonga bus service runs clockwise and anti-clockwise between about 7am and 4.30pm daily.
Rental cars and motor scooters are available, but drivers must have a Cook Islands licence, which costs about $10.
What is good to know if travelling to Rarotonga?- Visitors are not expected to tip while on the Cook Islands. It’s not part of the Islanders’ culture. Also, Rarotonga is a conservative place. Even Rarotongan women will cover up for the beach. Dress conservatively.
- There are four coral islets off Muri Beach: Mo tutapu, Oneroa, Koromiri and Taakoka.
- The Takitumu Conservation Area protects native birds and plants, particularly the Kakerori, the Rarotonga Flycatcher.
- Rarotanga’s cuisine is modern Pacific Rim – a fusion of Asian, Indian and French. Ika mata is a specialty on Rarotonga, it’s fish marinated in coconut and lime. Ika mata, with taro (the leaves of the taro are island spinach) appear on “island nights” menus.
- The Saturday market at Punanga Nui runs from 6am until noon. This is the place to pick up black pearls, hand-woven baskets and wooden souvenirs.
- Set aside some money to cover the departure tax when you leave Rarotonga. It’s NZ$55.
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