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— RAR
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
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Flights to Rarotonga in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rarotonga in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Return from

£1,786

One-way from

£1,392

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£1,767
12/4-25/4
  • 12/4-25/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 50m total
  • London to Rarotonga
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • London to Rarotonga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£223 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Mon 1/919:35LHR - RAR
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/916:00RAR - LHR
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£1,599
Sun 1/609:25LHR - RAR
2 stops40h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/616:00RAR - LHR
2 stops40h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2£1,791
Sun 1/610:15LGW - RAR
2 stops39h 25mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/623:20RAR - LGW
2 stops44h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/2£1,876
Mon 4/810:15LGW - RAR
2 stops39h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 16/803:05RAR - LGW
2 stops40h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2£2,213
Sat 12/409:00LGW - RAR
2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/422:05RAR - LGW
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£2,227
Sat 12/421:10STN - RAR
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/409:10RAR - STN
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£2,617

Find flights to Rarotonga within your budget

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sat 12/4

18:55-14:40

2 stops54h 45m

Rarotonga

Fri 25/4

23:20-06:25

2 stops44h 05m

£1,786

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Sun 1/6

09:25-14:40

2 stops40h 15m

Rarotonga

Mon 30/6

16:00-19:30

2 stops40h 30m

£1,791

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Sun 1/6

10:15-14:40

2 stops39h 25m

Rarotonga

Mon 30/6

23:20-06:25

2 stops44h 05m

£1,876

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Mon 4/8

10:15-14:40

2 stops39h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 16/8

03:05-06:25

2 stops40h 20m

£2,213

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Sat 12/4

09:00-21:05

2 stops47h 05m

Rarotonga

Fri 25/4

22:05-13:25

2 stops52h 20m

£2,227

LondonRarotonga

STN - RAR

STNRAR

London Stansted

Sat 12/4

21:10-21:05

2 stops34h 55m

Rarotonga

Fri 25/4

09:10-18:45

2 stops46h 35m

£2,617

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Thu 24/7

13:05-14:40

2 stops36h 35m

£1,392

LondonRarotonga

LGW - RAR

LGWRAR

London Gatwick

Thu 24/7

10:15-22:10

2 stops46h 55m

£1,888

LondonRarotonga

LHR - RAR

LHRRAR

London Heathrow

Thu 24/7

12:05-07:15

3 stops54h 10m

£1,895

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Travel insights for flights to Rarotonga

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How long is the flight to Rarotonga?

On average, a flight from London to Rarotonga takes 33 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Rarotonga from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rarotonga?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Rarotonga is 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 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 20 February 2025.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Rarotonga airport overview

Rarotonga International is the main airport for the Cook Islands. Revamped in 2010, the facility is sparkling new, although still quite basic. As the Cook Islands are so remote and there isn’t much air traffic the facility is rarely crowded.

Direct flights to Rarotonga International Airport are available from destinations in Australasia, including Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney and Papeete. Air New Zealand also operates a direct route from Los Angeles, and Air Rarotonga has domestic flights within the Cook Islands from Aitutaki, Atiu, Manihiki, Mauke, Mangaia and Mitiaro.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga?

    If you book a flight to Rarotonga, you will be flying into Rarotonga, which is the city’s only airport. Rarotonga (RAR) is located 0.5 mi from the center of Rarotonga.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rarotonga if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rarotonga on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rarotonga?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rarotonga.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rarotonga depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rarotonga, London offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Rarotonga have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rarotonga can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Rarotonga has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sharnytas Studio Air Conditioned is the closest property to Rarotonga (0.0 mi away from Rarotonga).

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