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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rarotonga from $364

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — RAR
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rarotonga are usually found in February or May, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$880

One-way from

$364

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$841

Good round-trip deal

$862 or less

Good one-way deal

$432 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 55m total
  • Sydney to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 45m total
  • Sydney to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($345 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($78 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rarotonga.
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Tue 2/1221:30SYD - RAR
Nonstop6h 05mJetstar
Tue 9/1209:00RAR - SYD
Nonstop7h 10mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$876
Sat 17/507:10SYD - RAR
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/522:05RAR - SYD
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$880
Wed 23/708:45SYD - RAR
1 stop9h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 19/803:05RAR - SYD
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$1,020
Mon 3/1107:05SYD - RAR
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1121:05RAR - SYD
1 stop14h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,074

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Rarotonga that are best for you.

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Sydney

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Rarotonga

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

07:10-21:05

1 stop9h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 23/5

22:05-08:05

1 stop14h 00m

$880

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

21:30-07:15

Nonstop5h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 27/5

09:10-12:35

Nonstop7h 25m

$900

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

08:45-22:10

1 stop9h 25m

Rarotonga

Wed 7/5

23:20-08:45

1 stop13h 25m

$1,241

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

20:30-21:05

2 stops44h 35m

Rarotonga

Wed 7/5

22:05-07:45

1 stop13h 40m

$1,533

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

21:10-06:55

Nonstop5h 45m

$364

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

07:10-21:05

1 stop9h 55m

$504

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

12:50-21:05

1 stop28h 15m

$697

SydneyRarotonga

SYD - RAR

SYDRAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

08:45-13:40

1 stop25h 55m

$754

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Deals found on 24/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Rarotonga

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney 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 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Rarotonga may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 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 Sydney to Rarotonga?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Rarotonga is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 45% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 25 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

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.

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  • How popular is this Sydney to Rarotonga flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Rarotonga have been viewed 1,643 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Rarotonga round-trip?

    According to our current data, Jetstar ($900), Air New Zealand ($1,020), and Qantas Airways ($1,533) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Rarotonga. Jetstar is priced at 4% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $364 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $504 and $1,185, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Rarotonga?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Rarotonga? While on average our users pay $722, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $341. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rarotonga), is priced around $767.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Rarotonga (average of $476). Flying from Sydney 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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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Rarotonga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$531Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$596Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$936Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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