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Top places to visit in Cook Islands

Muri Beach which includes tropical scenes
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Rarotonga

Rarotonga
Aitutaki showing general coastal views and tropical scenes
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Aitutaki

Aitutaki
One Foot Island Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a small group of people
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Tekopua

Tekopua

Cheap flights to Cook Islands from $181 One Way, $396 Round Trip

$396 return flights and $181 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.

Sat, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 23
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$396 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Jan 2 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jan 23, priced at $396 found 2 days ago
Sat, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 23
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$476 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$476
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Jan 2 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jan 23, priced at $476 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$509 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$509
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $509 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$519 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$519
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Sun, Sep 6, priced at $519 found 5 hours ago
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6
AKL
Auckland
AIT
Aitutaki
$810 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$810
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Nov 1 from Auckland to Aitutaki, returning Fri, Nov 6, priced at $810 found 5 days ago
Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 19
SFO
San Francisco
RAR
Rarotonga
$949 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$949
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 11 from San Francisco to Rarotonga, returning Sun, Apr 19, priced at $949 found 4 days ago
Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 23
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$949 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$949
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, May 23, priced at $949 found 4 days ago
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 5
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$950 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$950
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 28 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Sep 5, priced at $950 found 1 day ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXRarotongaMarch 20 to March 28$2,176
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Score Epic Cook Islands Accommodation Deals

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
$108 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$125 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay, we were here for 7 nights they catered to all our needs, even did a special happy honeymoon sign for us in our room. The van driver gave us great tips.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Kiikii Inn & Suites

Kiikii Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Beachcomber Pearl ...
7.6/10 Good! (82 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 29, 2023

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$194 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (522 reviews)
What a wonderful resort. The Rarotongan resort has so much to offer, I suggest everyone comes to experience it for themselves. 10 stars

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$132 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$153 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ocean view but uncomfortable couch and beds had no bed heads so pillows slipped away. Decor was aged. Staff were friendly though. I thought overpriced for the state of the unit.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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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
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)
Great place to chill at your own pace, close to a lot of good places to eat. Ideal if you want to go to the food markets or glass boat tours.. Our 2nd time staying there 😀

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Coral Sands Apartments

Coral Sands Apartments

3.5 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Highland Paradise ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
Everything we needed for a family of 5, including welcome supplies, beach towels, reef shoes and umbrellas. The pool was great and 50m from the sand and reef. The only thing missing was air con. You have to pay extra for air con. per day. We tried to go without and it was really hard to sleep, even ...

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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Raina Holiday Accommodation

Raina Holiday Accommodation

3 out of 5
Akapauo, Titikaveka, South East Rarotonga
Stay at this hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Tikioki Beach are ...
7/10 Good! (98 reviews)
It totally served the purpose. Clean and tidy, friendly staff, and an excellent location. Not only just over the road from the beach, but a very popular restaurant was only a short walk away. We would go back again to Raina Holiday accommodation.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025

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Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

Rarotonga Daydreamer Escape

3.5 out of 5
Ara Tapu Road Rarotonga
Stay at this aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Wigmore's Waterfall are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Our stay here was amazing! Staff were so kind and the pool was amazing!

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

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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
$132 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$153 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ocean view but uncomfortable couch and beds had no bed heads so pillows slipped away. Decor was aged. Staff were friendly though. I thought overpriced for the state of the unit.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$194 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (522 reviews)
What a wonderful resort. The Rarotongan resort has so much to offer, I suggest everyone comes to experience it for themselves. 10 stars

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
$108 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$125 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay, we were here for 7 nights they catered to all our needs, even did a special happy honeymoon sign for us in our room. The van driver gave us great tips.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only

Aitutaki Lagoon Private Island Resort - Adults Only

4.5 out of 5
Aitutaki Lagoon Aitutaki
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Aitutaki. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
Nice ocean view.staff are very friendly and cute.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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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 Rarotonga
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$194 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (522 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
What a wonderful resort. The Rarotongan resort has so much to offer, I suggest everyone comes to experience it for themselves. 10 stars

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Opens in a new windowThe Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$132 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$153 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Ocean view but uncomfortable couch and beds had no bed heads so pillows slipped away. Decor was aged. Staff were friendly though. I thought overpriced for the state of the unit.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Muri Beachcomber
Great for families

Muri Beachcomber

3.5 out of 5
Muri Beach Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (390 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great place to chill at your own pace, close to a lot of good places to eat. Ideal if you want to go to the food markets or glass boat tours.. Our 2nd time staying there 😀

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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Lagoon Breeze Villas
Great for families

Lagoon Breeze Villas

3 out of 5
Aroa Beach, Beach Road, Arorangi Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (199 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Everything was perfect from the staff to the room.. Very helpful and accommodating.

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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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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Chevrolet Spark or similar
  • 4 people
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Compact

Ford Focus or similar
  • 4 people
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  • 5 people
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  • 5 people
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Cook Islands?
You can search, compare and book flights from 16 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 $396 to $2,176. If you were flying one-way out of Auckland (AKL), you could have bagged fares from just $181.
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.

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