Cheap Flights to Rarotonga International Airport
Rarotonga International Airport is the Cook Islands’ main airport, with international flights and flights to other islands.
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RAR has flights from New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii and Tahiti and inter-island service on Air Rarotonga.
IATA/ICAO codes
RAR / NCRG
Location
Avarua, about 3 km from the town
Key airlines
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Air Rarotonga
Popular Routes to and from Rarotonga
RAR’s network is focused on New Zealand and Pacific.
Route Type
Popular Connections
New Zealand and Australia
Auckland, Sydney
Cook Islands
Aitutaki
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
May to October is dry and popular. Booking 8 to 12 weeks ahead is recommended.
About Rarotonga
Rarotonga is known for lagoons, hiking and island culture.
Things to Know When Flying Into Rarotonga
Taxis and buses serve the island.
Check entry rules and NZ connections.
Inter-island flights fill quickly.
Cyclone season runs November to April.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
RAR is the main airport for Rarotonga and the surrounding area.
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air Rarotonga operate scheduled service; routes and schedules can change, so confirm before booking.
The airport is about 3 km from Avarua.
Auckland is the busiest route.
Yes, Air Rarotonga operates to Aitutaki.
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