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Cheap flights to Cook Islands from $573 One Way, $621 Round Trip

$621 return flights and $573 one-way flights to Cook Islands were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLRarotongaJuly 12 to July 18$621
MELRarotongaJuly 11 to July 16$815
BNERarotongaJuly 13 to July 20$1,305
SYDRarotongaJuly 12 to July 19$1,381
SFORarotongaJuly 12 to July 23$1,474
LAXRarotongaJuly 12 to July 19$1,623
LAXAitutakiJuly 12 to July 19$1,891
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Cook Islands Accommodation Deals

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$124 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$143 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"We like that it was adults only. Great location and the staff were very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
Kiikii Inn & Suites

Kiikii Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are ...
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Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

Kiikii Inn & Suites
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
$190 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$218 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)
"Beautiful place great stay. Loved it"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$191 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Reasonably priced accomodation for families. Great base to snorkell and see the lagoon life Clean and rooms made up daily. Cleaning staff were super friendly, the rest not so much. Sure they said hello buy weren't watm and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top Cook Islands Apartment Hotels

Muri Beachcomber

Muri Beachcomber

3.5 out of 5
Muri Beach, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
"3"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Muri Beachcomber
Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa

Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa

4 out of 5
Avarua, PO Box 790 , Rarotonga
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
"Large well appointed bungalows with pools and fabulous ocean views."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

Te Manava Luxury Villas & Spa
Coral Sands Apartments

Coral Sands Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Main Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Aroa Beach and Highland ...
9/10 Wonderful! (76 reviews)
"Great low key relaxed location - on the beach, tidy facilities and all the things you need for a self contained stay. Definitely go back"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Coral Sands Apartments
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Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach ...
6.8/10 (93 reviews)
"We chose the mountain view option that where we were staying It was very nice and quiet."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Raina Holiday Accommodation
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$191 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Reasonably priced accomodation for families. Great base to snorkell and see the lagoon life Clean and rooms made up daily. Cleaning staff were super friendly, the rest not so much. Sure they said hello buy weren't watm and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
$190 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$218 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)
"Beautiful place great stay. Loved it"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Avarua, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$124 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$143 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"We like that it was adults only. Great location and the staff were very friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
$152 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$175 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (459 reviews)
"Excellent for what we needed."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

The Islander Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Cook Islands

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
Great for families

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi, Ara Tapu Rd, Rarotonga
$190 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$218 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the family amenities ...
8/10 Very Good! (443 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kids club, playground, game room

Travelers say...
"Beautiful place great stay. Loved it"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua, Rarotonga
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
$191 total
Jul 18 - Jul 19
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Reasonably priced accomodation for families. Great base to snorkell and see the lagoon life Clean and rooms made up daily. Cleaning staff were super friendly, the rest not so much. Sure they said hello buy weren't watm and friendly."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Muri Beachcomber
Great for families

Muri Beachcomber

3.5 out of 5
Muri Beach, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kitchenette, babysitting, on the beach

Travelers say...
"3"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Muri Beachcomber
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Lagoon Breeze Villas
Great for families

Lagoon Breeze Villas

3 out of 5
Aroa Beach, Beach Road, Arorangi, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, playground, babysitting, close to beach

Travelers say...
"Great lo and super great staff"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Lagoon Breeze Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Cook Islands?
You can search, compare and book flights from 12 airlines offering services to Cook Islands. So fasten your seat belt. Your flight to Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) is ready for boarding with one of these top carriers:

  • Air New Zealand - 17 flights to Cook Islands per month
  • Jetstar - 3 flights to Cook Islands per month

How much is a flight to Cook Islands?
The cost for a return flight to Cook Islands this week ranged from $621 to $1,891. If you were flying one-way out of Seattle (SEA), you could have bagged fares from just $573.
How to book the cheapest flight to Cook Islands?
Using Orbitz, you'll find some of the most affordable flight deals around from a wide selection of airlines. But if you're eager to heighten your chances of picking up cheap flights to Cook Islands, here are a few tips to bear in mind:

  • Depending on where you're coming from, choose the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival options). Oftentimes, other departure points work out cheaper.
  • If your travel plans aren't written in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to check out the flight deals for a selection of departure dates. If you find a suitable cheaper fare, go with it.
  • To refine your results, hit 'Show options.' You can search based on seating class, airlines, nonstop flights and refundable flights. You can also select your preferred departure and arrival times under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • If you know your travel dates, get booking. Prices usually get more expensive as the departure date nears.
  • Save more on your trip by combining your flights, hotels and car rental into a package with Orbitz. Your bank account will thank you.
  • If you can, don't travel during the busy season. Airfares soar during summer, school breaks and other vacation periods like Easter and Thanksgiving.

What is the best time to book a flight to Cook Islands?
Book your flights to Cook Islands in January. This is the perfect time of the year for bargain prices, followed by February and August. Catch cheap flights and enjoy your dream getaway with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Cook Islands?
Make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase seats to Cook Islands. The vacation of your dreams starts with a terrific flight deal!
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Cook Islands?
Look into leaving early in the week if you want to score cheap flights to Cook Islands. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is normally the most affordable day to start your trip, followed by Tuesday. Saturdays were shown to have the most expensive ticket prices. This is probably because many travelers prefer to start their escape when the weekend rolls around.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands?
If you're flexible with your travel plans, think about jetting off during August. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month to travel if you're after cheap flights to Cook Islands. As you would imagine, fares climb in the busy month of June and flights get snapped up quickly.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
If you suspect your travel plans may change, Orbitz can help you lock in a flexible fare. All you need to do is select "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your perfect flight. We'll show you carriers that include free cancellation within 24 hours and no change fees --- all on top of our awesome low prices.
What do I need for the flight to Cook Islands?
The trick to having a seamless flying experience is to come prepared. Below are some tips to bear in mind before you depart:

  • In all cases you'll need a form of identification. How much? This depends on where you're flying from. When reserving your flight tickets, you are encouraged to type in the same name, gender and birth date as indicated on your government-issued ID.
  • Take a good book or a laptop crammed with your favorite TV shows --- it'll help to pass time on your journey to Cook Islands. Or if you'd prefer to enjoy a nap, an eye mask will shield you from those bright cabin lights.
  • Cabin temperatures can change rapidly, so it's wise to dress in comfortable layers. Consider compression socks too. They can help prevent your legs from getting achy.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Cook Islands?
There are ways of booking business or first-class airfares to Cook Islands that won't burn a hole through your wallet. Bag a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these great tips:

  • Flexibility isn't just a yoga thing. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up more affordable airfares when a big sale drops.
  • Plenty of budget airlines have quality business or premium-class seating without the pricey fees.
  • Make a bid for an upgrade. Some carriers hold online auctions that let you put down a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You may also be able to upgrade with points earned through a flight rewards program.

What is the best time to go to Cook Islands?
Arrange your trip for March, April and May. These are very popular months to travel to Cook Islands. Starting December 1, the summer climate makes this destination truly shine. Temperatures normally range from 80 ºF at night to 80 ºF during the day at this time of year.
Travel tips for Cook Islands

  • Cook Islands has dozens of amazing attractions and Sydney Opera House is one of them. Pick up the keys to a car rental and cruise there at your own speed.
  • If you love the fun and action of major cities, kick off your adventure in Rarotonga. This bustling destination is the first stop for many tourists to the region.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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.