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Cheap flights from Auckland to Rarotonga from $185 AKL → RAR

Auckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

The cheapest return found recently is $491 with Air New Zealand, 25 Nov – 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $185 with Jetstar, 19 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$185, Jetstar, found 3 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$491, 25 Nov to 2 Dec
Usual return price
$452 to $626
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $350 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
Shortest nonstop flight found
3 h 55 min

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $452 to $626.

Cheapest return found recently

$491

25 Nov – 2 Dec · Air New Zealand

Auckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

Leaves 3:10 p.m. · Return leaves 3:30 p.m. · 8 h 20 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$491

25 Nov – 2 Dec · Air New Zealand

Auckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

Leaves 3:10 p.m. · Return leaves 3:30 p.m. · 8 h 20 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 2 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $491 25 Nov – 2 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $350 7 Dec – 11 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $278 to $454.

At $491, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates from 14 Nov to 11 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 25 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

22 fares on 7 departure dates

14 Nov – 20 Nov: $479, found 8 days ago25 Nov – 2 Dec: $491, found 2 days ago7 Dec – 11 Dec: $350, found 5 days ago12 Dec – 16 Dec: $425, found 6 days ago28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027: $683, found 5 days ago25 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027: $568, found 6 days ago11 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027: $729, found yesterdayNovDecFebApr
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
14 Nov – 20 Nov$479JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Nov – 2 Dec$491Air New ZealandAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
7 Dec – 11 Dec$350JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
12 Dec – 16 Dec$425JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
28 Dec – 3 Jan 2027$683JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
25 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027$568JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
11 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027$729Air New ZealandAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)out nonstop, back nonstopfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $350.

November 2026From $4792 departure dates14 Nov – 20 Nov · found 8 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $350Cheapest seen3 departure dates7 Dec – 11 Dec · found 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
February 2027From $5681 departure date25 Feb 2027 – 1 Mar 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
April 2027From $7291 departure date11 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027 · found yesterdaySee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $211 to $372.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$185

19 Apr 2027 · Jetstar

Auckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

Leaves 7:40 p.m. · 3 h 55 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

$185

19 Apr 2027 · Jetstar

Auckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

Leaves 7:40 p.m. · 3 h 55 min trip

nonstop

found 3 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $185 19 Apr 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $101 to $222.

$185, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $101 to $222.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates from 23 Feb 2027 to 21 Apr 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 19 Apr 2027, and none is cheaper.

Every date we hold

6 fares on 6 departure dates

23 Feb 2027: $386, found 6 days ago9 Apr 2027: $419, found 3 days ago12 Apr 2027: $215, found 3 days ago19 Apr 2027: $185, found 3 days ago20 Apr 2027: $329, found 6 days ago21 Apr 2027: $210, found 6 days agoFebApr
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
23 Feb 2027$386JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)2 stopsfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
9 Apr 2027$419Air New ZealandAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
12 Apr 2027$215JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
19 Apr 2027$185JetstarAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)nonstopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
20 Apr 2027$329Air New ZealandAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip
21 Apr 2027$210Air New ZealandAuckland Airport (AKL) → Rarotonga Airport (RAR)nonstopfound 6 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $185.

February 2027From $3861 departure date23 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoOpen this trip
April 2027From $185Cheapest seen5 departure dates19 Apr 2027 · found 3 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Auckland to Rarotonga

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Auckland to Rarotonga?

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$500$444+41%16
7–13 days$606$454+71%32
14–29 days$487$350+37%40
30–59 days$463$333+30%33
60–89 days$526$425+48%23
90–179 days$355$344Cheapest seen42
180+ days$419$278+18%49

One-way

Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
7–13 days$164$164+18%7
14–29 days$164$118+18%29
30–59 days$142$125+2%20
60–89 days$139$107Cheapest seen19
90–179 days$177$125+27%45
180+ days$155$101+12%29

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 25 Nov – 2 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

The cheapest return found recently is $491 with Air New Zealand, 25 Nov to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $350 with Jetstar, 7 Dec to 11 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $452 to $626.

How much is a one-way flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $185 with Jetstar, 19 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $211 to $372.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Rarotonga?

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $350, 7 Dec to 11 Dec, found 5 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $185, 19 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 29% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 15% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $491 with Air New Zealand, 25 Nov to 2 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $185 with Jetstar, 19 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Rarotonga?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Jetstar on 19 Apr 2027, takes 3 h 55 min from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Auckland to Rarotonga?

Between 14 Nov and 11 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest return on 5 of the 7 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 2. Between 23 Feb 2027 and 21 Apr 2027, Jetstar has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Air New Zealand on 3.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work