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Cheap flights from Australia to Rarotonga from $439

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RAR
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$922

One-way from

$439
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/2-10/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Australia to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 05m total
  • 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 17 January 2025.

Wed 16/721:10SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mJetstar
Wed 23/722:05RAR - SYD
1 stop20h 25mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$856
Wed 6/821:10SYD - RAR
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/822:05RAR - SYD
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$912
Fri 7/222:55BNE - RAR
1 stop17h 10mJetstar
Mon 10/221:10RAR - BNE
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$922
Thu 30/107:05SYD - RAR
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 5/221:10RAR - SYD
1 stop13h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1$962
Wed 16/708:45SYD - RAR
1 stop9h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 22/703:05RAR - SYD
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$990
Wed 12/223:55MEL - RAR
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/221:10RAR - MEL
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,069
Mon 3/218:05OOL - RAR
1 stop22h 00mJetstar
Mon 10/221:10RAR - OOL
1 stop23h 55mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$1,102
Sun 27/712:05MEL - RAR
1 stop9h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 4/823:20RAR - MEL
1 stop25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$1,138
Sat 19/712:15BNE - RAR
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 25/703:05RAR - BNE
1 stop11h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$1,149
Mon 3/222:55BNE - RAR
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/209:00RAR - BNE
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,168
Fri 7/219:50BNE - RAR
2 stops20h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 14/221:10RAR - BNE
1 stop14h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,278
Sun 16/312:40MEL - RAR
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Wed 26/321:10RAR - MEL
1 stop28h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$1,283

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 17 January 2025.

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SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

21:10-06:55

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Wed 23/7

22:05-14:30

1 stop20h 25m

$856

BrisbaneRarotonga

BNE - RAR

BNERAR

Brisbane

Fri 7/2

22:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Mon 10/2

21:10-07:25

1 stop14h 15m

$922

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

07:05-20:05

1 stop10h 00m

Rarotonga

Fri 7/2

21:10-07:35

1 stop13h 25m

$953

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

07:05-20:05

1 stop10h 00m

Rarotonga

Wed 5/2

21:10-07:35

1 stop13h 25m

$962

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

08:45-22:10

1 stop9h 25m

Rarotonga

Wed 23/7

23:20-08:45

1 stop13h 25m

$990

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Wed 12/2

23:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Fri 14/2

21:10-23:05

1 stop28h 55m

$1,069

CoolangattaRarotonga

OOL - RAR

OOLRAR

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 3/2

18:05-20:05

1 stop22h 00m

Rarotonga

Mon 10/2

21:10-17:05

1 stop23h 55m

$1,102

MelbourneRarotonga

MEL - RAR

MELRAR

Melbourne

Mon 5/5

18:55-22:10

1 stop23h 15m

Rarotonga

Fri 23/5

23:20-20:35

1 stop25h 15m

$1,165

BrisbaneRarotonga

BNE - RAR

BNERAR

Brisbane

Mon 3/2

22:55-20:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rarotonga

Sun 16/2

09:00-22:00

1 stop17h 00m

$1,168

BrisbaneRarotonga

BNE - RAR

BNERAR

Brisbane

Fri 7/2

19:50-20:05

2 stops20h 15m

Rarotonga

Fri 14/2

21:10-07:45

1 stop14h 35m

$1,278

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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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand 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
485 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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, 1,628 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 ($439), Air New Zealand ($565), and Qantas Airways ($592).

  • 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 $711, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $268. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rarotonga), you can expect to pay $856 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$525Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$555Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$846Average$1,491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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