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Auckland to Rarotonga Flights

Flying From Auckland

Finding low-fare flights from Auckland is simple with the help of Orbitz.com. Flights originate at Auckland Airport, which is located in the Auckland suburb of Mangere. It is approximately 21 kilometers, or a 40-minute drive, from the city center. Auckland Airport is the central hub for Air New Zealand and is also serviced by many other airlines offering international flights, such as British Airways, Emirates, and Air China.

Parking at the Auckland Airport

Auckland Airport offers several types of parking near the terminals, including short-term and long-term covered and uncovered parking. Business Express parking is available, as is a park-and-ride with shuttle service to the terminal.

Transportation to the Airport

An Airbus service is available for transport to the airport from Auckland's CBD and downtown ferry rerminal. Tickets are available on the bus for approximately NZ$16. There are several taxi and shuttle services that can transport you to the airport from the city of Auckland. They include Alert Taxis, North Shore Taxis, and Super Shuttle. Taxi fares to the Auckland Airport are between NZ$60 to NZ$80. When you book your tickets with Orbitz.com, you can find car rental services to and from Auckland.

Restaurants at Auckland Airport

At Auckland Airport, there are over 20 restaurant options for grabbing a quick bite before your flight. There is Espresso Plus, where you can get an iced coffee and cafƩ foods. Hayama Sushi and Sumo Salad offer tasty alternatives to fast food. If it is fast food you are looking for, McDonald's, Burger King, and Subway offer tasty sandwiches. You can find whatever you are in the mood for at the airport after booking your flights from Auckland with Orbitz.com.

Rarotonga International Airport

If you're a savvy budget planner looking for cheap flights to Rarotonga, you should check out Orbitz.com. Orbitz.com helps find air tickets to your favorite destinations at the lowest prices. Rarotonga International Airport is situated two miles west of downtown Avarua on the island of Rarotonga. Air New Zealand, Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, and Virgin Australia are air carriers that operate regular flights to and from Rarotonga

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Transportation from Rarotonga International Airport

The cheapest way of getting from the airport is Cook's Island bus service, operated by Passenger Transport Ltd. The bus leaves the airport hourly, making a circle clockwise around the island and passing by the main landmarks. Taxi fares are approximately NZ$3.

Weather in Rarotonga

The average temperatures are always high in this area. Rarotonga's rainy season is from January through June and August through December. On average, the warmest month is February, and the coolest is August. January is the wettest month, and July is the driest.

Things to Do in Rarotonga

There's no room for boredom on Rarotonga, as the island has a lot of things to see and do for everyone. Te Vara Nui Village, Dive Rarotonga, Titikaveka Beach, Drums of Our Forefathers, and Cook Island Divers are just some of the many tourist attractions on the island. Use Orbitz.com to search for discount tickets for attractions on Cook Islands, as well as to book your cheap flights to Rarotonga.

Cheap flights from Auckland to Rarotonga

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
30 1 2 $685 3 $964 4 $883 5 $918 6
7 8 $691 9 10 11 12 13 $826
14 $974 15 16 $744 17 $1,292 18 $1,146 19 $974 20 $1,382
21 22 $814 23 $701 24 $883 25 $993 26 27 $565
28 $511 29 $486 30 $560 31 1 2 3

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Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Auckland to Rarotonga

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jul 4 Auckland (AKL) Rarotonga (RAR) Air New Zealand $883
Return Mon, Jul 8 Rarotonga (RAR) Auckland (AKL) Air New Zealand

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Auckland to Rarotonga

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Jul 29 Auckland (AKL) Rarotonga (RAR) Virgin Australia $486
Return Mon, Aug 12 Rarotonga (RAR) Auckland (AKL) Virgin Australia

Best one-week trip in July from Auckland to Rarotonga

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sun, Jul 28 Auckland (AKL) Rarotonga (RAR) Virgin Australia $515
Return Sun, Aug 4 Rarotonga (RAR) Auckland (AKL) Virgin Australia
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August

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Auckland to Rarotonga

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Aug 12 Auckland (AKL) Rarotonga (RAR) Virgin Australia $456
Return Mon, Aug 19 Rarotonga (RAR) Auckland (AKL) Virgin Australia

Best one-week trip in August from Auckland to Rarotonga

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Aug 12 Auckland (AKL) Rarotonga (RAR) Virgin Australia $456
Return Mon, Aug 19 Rarotonga (RAR) Auckland (AKL) Virgin Australia
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September

Lowest roundtrip airfare in September from Auckland to Rarotonga

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sun, Sep 15 Auckland (AKL) Rarotonga (RAR) Virgin Australia $456
Return Mon, Sep 16 Rarotonga (RAR) Auckland (AKL) Virgin Australia

Best one-week trip in September from Auckland to Rarotonga

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Sep 14 Auckland (AKL) Rarotonga (RAR) Virgin Australia $476
Return Sat, Sep 21 Rarotonga (RAR) Auckland (AKL) Virgin Australia
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Airports in Auckland , NZ
map of airports in Auckland
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    Auckland Airport (AKL)

    Distance from City Center: 11.2 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from AKL to RAR

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal I Air New Zealand
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Airports in Rarotonga , CK
map of airports in Rarotonga
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    Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

    Distance from City Center: 2.2 miles

    Carriers for flights from AKL to RAR

    Carriers
    Air New Zealand
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Auckland and Rarotonga

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 777-200 Air New Zealand
Boeing 767-300 Passenger Air New Zealand
Boeing 777-300 Air New Zealand
Airbus Industrie A320 Air New Zealand
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Flight facts

    • 1 direct flights are operating from Auckland to Rarotonga today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 3h 55m.
    • Air New Zealand flight 746 (5:30 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's earliest available flight from Auckland to Rarotonga.
    • Air New Zealand flight 746 (5:30 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's latest available flight from Auckland to Rarotonga.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Auckland to Rarotonga (Air New Zealand flight 746, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 3h 55m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Auckland to Rarotonga (Air New Zealand flight 746, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 3h 55m.
    • Flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Auckland to Rarotonga

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
Virgin Australia AKL RAR Sat, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 7 $420
airline logo Air New Zealand AKL RAR Sun, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 9 $639
airline logo United Airlines AKL RAR Sat, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 17 $5,221

Daily flight schedule for Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
Air New Zealand NZ046 AKL 11:30 AM RAR 5:15 PM 772 3hr 45min
Air New Zealand NZ748 AKL 8:00 PM RAR 1:55 AM 320 3hr 55min