Cheapest airlines flights from Rarotonga to Auckland

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Rarotonga to Auckland, including Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Rarotonga to Auckland according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Rarotonga to Auckland in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$196, and round-trip direct flights start at US$381.

Displayed flight fares from Rarotonga to Auckland are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Rarotonga to Auckland Flight Details

The distance between Rarotonga and Auckland is about 3,008.43 km. The average flying time from Rarotonga to Auckland is around 4 hours 31 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$196
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$381
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance3,008.43 km
Average flight time4 hours 31 minutes
Popular airlineAir New Zealand
Flight statistics for the Rarotonga–Auckland route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Rarotonga to Auckland

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Rarotonga to Auckland?

The average price of one-way flights from Rarotonga to Auckland purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Rarotonga to Auckland is February, with an average price of US$267; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to US$431.

US$431
US$349
US$267
US$185
    Cheapest
  • US$297
    Apr
  • US$298
    May
  • US$284
    Jun
  • US$288
    Jul
  • US$421
    Aug
  • US$342
    Sep
  • US$431
    Oct
  • US$328
    Nov
  • US$306
    Dec
  • US$403
    Jan
  • US$267
    Feb
  • US$279
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland?

Average weekly flight prices from Rarotonga to Auckland by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland is Friday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$489
US$383
US$276
US$170
    Cheapest
  • US$444
    Mon
  • US$409
    Tue
  • US$278
    Wed
  • US$438
    Thu
  • US$276
    Fri
  • US$489
    Sat
  • US$297
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Rarotonga to Auckland during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Rarotonga to Auckland are available on Apr 29, with fares starting at US$191.

US$359
US$275
US$191
US$107
  • US$325
    28
    Apr
  • US$191
    29
  • US$325
    30
  • US$244
    1
    May
  • US$359
    2
  • US$227
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rarotonga to Auckland (RAR-AKL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jetstar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$196 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RAR to AKL on Wed, Apr 29), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$381 departing on Fri, May 8 and returning on Mon, May 11.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Rarotonga to Auckland with the following airlines, including: Air New Zealand Jetstar Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 31 minutes to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Rarotonga to Auckland 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 13 flight per week flying from Rarotonga to Auckland. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air New Zealand: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- NZ945 (16:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Rarotonga to Auckland, 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 Wed, Apr 29, with one-way flights priced at just US$196.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jetstar Airways.
    · 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 Auckland travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rarotonga to Auckland on April 22, 2026 with Jetstar Airways, with prices starting at US$202.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Auckland, with Rarotonga International Airport to Auckland Airport (RAR-AKL) is by far the most common option on this route: Auckland Airport (AKL).
  • The time difference between Auckland and Rarotonga is 22h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Rarotonga to Auckland

Which airline operates the most flights from Rarotonga to Auckland?

Total flights from Rarotonga to Auckland across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Virgin Atlantic/Air New Zealand/Singapore Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Rarotonga to Auckland, with 8 flights per week.

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8
Virgin Atlantic
8
Virgin Atlantic
Air New Zealand
8
Air New Zealand
Singapore Airlines
8
Singapore Airlines
United Airlines
7
United Airlines
Jetstar Airways
4
Jetstar Airways
Qantas Airways
3
Qantas Airways

How many flights fly from Rarotonga to Auckland daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Rarotonga to Auckland within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Rarotonga to Auckland is the highest on Sunday and the lowest on Tuesday.

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23
14
6
Highest
16
Mon
14
Tue
30
Wed
22
Thu
28
Fri
25
Sat
31
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.