Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga from $607
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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
The best prices from Melbourne to Rarotonga are usually found in May or March, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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.
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to RarotongaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.
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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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
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
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
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Sun 16/3
12:40-06:35
1 stop14h 55m
Rarotonga
Wed 26/3
21:10-22:45
1 stop28h 35m
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Sun 16/3
20:00-20:05
2 stops45h 05m
Rarotonga
Wed 26/3
21:10-08:20
1 stop14h 10m
MelbourneRarotonga
MEL - RAR
MELRAR
Melbourne
Fri 25/4
14:00-07:15
1 stop13h 15m
Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Rarotonga
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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Rarotonga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 10 January 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Melbourne Airport 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 MEL to RAR?
Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport 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 15% versus a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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.
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Food
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
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Food
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
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Food
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
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Crew
Food
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
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