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Flying to Rarotonga

A trip to the Cook Islands sounds exotic and expensive to most travelers, but it doesn't have to be.


There are few airlines that fly to Rarotonga. Even better, Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) offers multiple flights a day to and from Rarotonga.


Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti , Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar provide flights to Rarotonga & the Cook Islands. — And the options keep growing !
We found 4 airlines that offer affordable rates and easy access to Rarotonga, Cook Islands right now. All you have to do is pick out your favorite tropical shirt and hit the airport! Only Direct Flights Between Rarotonga and New Zealand : - Air New Zealand - Jetstar Auckland (New Zealand) to Rarotonga (4 hours) Only Direct Flights Between Rarotonga and Honolulu US (commencing 20 May 2023) : - Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu (Hawaii) to Rarotonga (6 h 00 mins) Only Direct Flights Between Rarotonga and Australia (commencing 29 June 2023) : - Jetstar Sydney to Rarotonga (6 h 00 mins) Only Direct Flights Between Rarotonga and Tahiti : - Air Rarotonga - Air Tahiti Papeete (Tahiti) to Rarotonga (2 h 25 mins) There is no departure tax payable at the airport as this is included in your international tickets.
Visas : a valid passport and a return ticket will allow a stay of up to 31 days in the Cook Islands. a valid New Zealand passeport and a return ticket will allow a stay of up to 90 days in the Cook Islands. “Listed in no particular order”

1. Jetstar Airways

Jetstar, is an Australian low-cost airline headquartered in Melbourne. In March 2016, Jetstar launched its inaugural flights from Auckland to Rarotonga. Jetstar offers direct flights to Rarotonga from Auckland New Zealand and Sydney Australia. More infos on Jetstar website.

2. Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand started to fly to the Cook Islands in the 40s. They offer a good range of seats options and few direct flights per week: More infos on Air new Zealand website.

3. Air Tahiti

Air Tahiti is a good airline with great service and a solid economy class product. If you're looking to make your way to the sunny beaches of the Cook Islands from Papeete, start with a flight on Air Tahiti. They operate 1 flight to Rarotonga from Papeete (Tahiti) per week : usually on Saturdays, more flights on high season (winter). Flight duration is 2h 25m. More infos on Air Tahiti website.

4. Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines started to fly to the Cook Islands in the May 2023. They offer a good range of seats options and one direct flight per week: More infos on Hawaiian Airlines website.

For National flights …

Air Rarotonga airlines based in Rarotonga, Cook Islands operates inter-island scheduled services throughout the Cook Islands. It also operates chartered flights to French Polynesia, Niue, Samoa and Tonga. More infos on Air Rarotonga website.