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Cheap flights from Australia to Rarotonga from $390

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RAR
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Rarotonga

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Rarotonga flight deals. Data was last updated 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$750

One-way from

$390

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$824

Good round-trip deal

$864 or less

Good one-way deal

$405 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Australia to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Australia to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to Rarotonga.
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Cheapest flights from Australia to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Sat 10/516:40AVV - RAR
1 stop10h 35mJetstar
Sat 17/509:10RAR - AVV
1 stop15h 05mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$750
Fri 4/421:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop6h 00mJetstar
Sun 6/422:05RAR - SYD
1 stop20h 25mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$843
Fri 16/521:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/503:05RAR - SYD
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$915
Wed 2/411:55BNE - RAR
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Sun 6/422:05RAR - BNE
1 stop14h 25mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$923
Fri 2/520:45MEL - RAR
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/522:05RAR - MEL
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$960
Sun 11/512:50SYD - RAR
1 stop28h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 23/522:05RAR - SYD
1 stop13h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/3$981
Fri 9/506:45MEL - RAR
1 stop20h 30mJetstar
Fri 16/509:10RAR - MEL
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$1,000
Tue 9/908:45SYD - RAR
1 stop9h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/923:20RAR - SYD
1 stop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$1,012
Wed 25/610:10OOL - RAR
1 stop16h 45mJetstar
Wed 2/722:05RAR - OOL
1 stop14h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/3$1,097
Wed 15/1014:10BNE - RAR
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1021:05RAR - BNE
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,110
Wed 17/909:45BNE - RAR
1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 23/923:20RAR - BNE
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/3$1,171
Sun 27/708:35MEL - RAR
1 stop13h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 4/823:20RAR - MEL
1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/3$1,174

Find flights from Australia to Rarotonga within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRarotonga

AVV - RAR

AVVRAR

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 10/5

16:40-07:15

1 stop10h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 17/5

09:10-20:15

1 stop15h 05m

$750

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/4

21:30-06:30

Nonstop6h 00m

Rarotonga

Sun 6/4

22:05-14:30

1 stop20h 25m

$843

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 24/5

03:05-10:35

1 stop11h 30m

$915

BrisbaneRarotonga

BNE - RAR

BNERAR

Brisbane

Wed 2/4

11:55-06:10

1 stop14h 15m

Rarotonga

Sun 6/4

22:05-08:30

1 stop14h 25m

$923

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 2/5

20:45-07:15

1 stop30h 30m

Rarotonga

Fri 9/5

22:05-22:45

1 stop28h 40m

$960

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 11/5

12:50-21:05

1 stop28h 15m

Rarotonga

Fri 23/5

22:05-07:45

1 stop13h 40m

$981

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

06:45-07:15

1 stop20h 30m

Rarotonga

Fri 16/5

09:10-21:20

1 stop16h 10m

$1,000

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/7

08:45-22:10

1 stop9h 25m

Rarotonga

Wed 20/8

23:20-08:45

1 stop13h 25m

$1,023

CoolangattaRarotonga

OOL - RAR

OOLRAR

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 25/6

10:10-06:55

1 stop16h 45m

Rarotonga

Wed 2/7

22:05-08:35

1 stop14h 30m

$1,097

BrisbaneRarotonga

BNE - RAR

BNERAR

Brisbane

Wed 2/4

22:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/4

03:05-11:00

1 stop11h 55m

$1,142

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to Rarotonga

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to Rarotonga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Australia to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AU to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to Rarotonga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

When flying from Australia to Rarotonga, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 4 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Jetstar from Australia to Rarotonga. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
812 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Jetstar
6.5
Okay
438 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
456 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia 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 Australia?

    Most people fly into Rarotonga (RAR) if they book a flight to Rarotonga from Australia. Rarotonga is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Rarotonga’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Australia to Rarotonga flight route?

    Within the past month, 1,656 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to Rarotonga.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Rarotonga one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Australia to Rarotonga are Jetstar ($390), Qantas Airways ($639), and Air New Zealand ($2,144).

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Rarotonga?

    The most popular route from Australia to Rarotonga is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rarotonga. You may also consider Melbourne - Rarotonga or Brisbane - Rarotonga.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Australia to Rarotonga?

    While on average a flight from Australia to Rarotonga is generally $700, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $395. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rarotonga), you can expect to pay $540 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Australia to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $963). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$533Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$602Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$870Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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