Cheapest airlines flights from Rarotonga to Papeete

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

Search for direct flights from Rarotonga to Papeete in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$291, and round-trip direct flights start at US$702.

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

Rarotonga to Papeete Flight Details

The distance between Rarotonga and Papeete is about 1,143.03 km. The average flying time from Rarotonga to Papeete is around 2 hours 42 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$291
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$702
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,143.03 km
Average flight time2 hours 42 minutes
Popular airlineAir Tahiti
Flight statistics for the Rarotonga–Papeete route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Rarotonga to Papeete

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Rarotonga to Papeete is December, with an average price of US$282; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to US$406.

US$406
US$344
US$282
US$220
    Cheapest
  • US$356
    Apr
  • US$406
    May
  • US$320
    Jun
  • US$323
    Jul
  • US$354
    Aug
  • US$348
    Sep
  • US$341
    Oct
  • US$338
    Nov
  • US$282
    Dec
  • US$298
    Jan
  • US$329
    Feb
  • US$378
    Mar

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rarotonga to Papeete (RAR-PPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Tahiti airline offers one-way fares as low as US$291 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RAR to PPT on Sat, May 9), while Air Tahiti airline offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$702 departing on Tue, Apr 21 and returning on Thu, Apr 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Rarotonga to Papeete with the following airlines, including: Air Rarotonga Air Tahiti Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 42 minutes to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete.
  • 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 Papeete 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 1 flight per week flying from Rarotonga to Papeete. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Tahiti: -/-/-/-/-/F/- -- VT037 (12:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from Rarotonga to Papeete, 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 Sat, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$291.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Tahiti airline.
    · 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 Papeete travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete on April 16, 2026 with Air Tahiti, with prices starting at US$292.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Papeete, with Rarotonga International Airport to Faa'a International Airport (RAR-PPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Faa'a International Airport (PPT).
  • The time difference between Papeete and Rarotonga is 0h.
  • 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.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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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.