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Flights from Mackay to Rarotonga

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Mackay to Rarotonga over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$370 and round-trip from US$1,762. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • MKY 08:10
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        RAR 07:45
        Mackay - Rarotonga | Thu, Sep 24 | Qantas Airways
        RAR 09:10
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        MKY 19:40
        Rarotonga - Mackay | Sat, Sep 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$1,762 US$2,098
        16% off
        16% off
        US$2,098 US$1,762
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAR 14:00
        Mackay - Rarotonga | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
        RAR 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        MKY 16:00
        Rarotonga - Mackay | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
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      • MKY 06:20
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        RAR 07:45
        Mackay - Rarotonga | Sun, Nov 1 | Virgin Australia
        US$370 US$497
        26% off
        26% off
        US$497 US$370
      • MKY 15:10
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        RAR 07:45
        Mackay - Rarotonga | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
        US$417 US$497
        16% off
        16% off
        US$497 US$417
      • MKY 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAR 14:00
        Mackay - Rarotonga | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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Mackay to Rarotonga Flight Information

The distance between Mackay and Rarotonga is about 5,265.41 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$370
Cheapest return ticket price US$1,762
Cheapest month October
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 5,265.41 km
Flight statistics for the Mackay–Rarotonga route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mackay to Rarotonga (MKY-RAR)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Virgin Australia offers one-way fares as low as US$370 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MKY to RAR on Sun, Nov 1), while Qantas Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,762 departing on Thu, Sep 24 and returning on Sat, Sep 26.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mackay to Rarotonga is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Mackay to Rarotonga, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Nov 1, with one-way flights priced at just US$370.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Virgin Australia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Rarotonga travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Mackay to Rarotonga is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mackay to Rarotonga on September 24, 2026 with Qantas Airways, with prices starting at US$1,762.
  • The time difference between Rarotonga and Mackay is 20h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Mackay to Rarotonga is US$416. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.