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Cheap flights to Cook Islands from $194 One Way, $520 Round Trip

$520 return flights and $194 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.

Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 17
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$520 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$520
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Jan 17 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Sun, Jan 17, priced at $520 found 1 day ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$524 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$524
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Thu, Oct 22, priced at $524 found 2 days ago
Wed, Jun 24 - Thu, Jul 2
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$529 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$529
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Jun 24 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Thu, Jul 2, priced at $529 found 4 days ago
Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$593 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$593
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Mon, Dec 21, priced at $593 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jun 12 - Sun, Jun 21
AKL
Auckland
AIT
Aitutaki
$916 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$916
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Jun 12 from Auckland to Aitutaki, returning Sun, Jun 21, priced at $916 found 1 day ago
Fri, May 22 - Sat, May 30
HNL
Oahu
RAR
Rarotonga
$948 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$948
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 22 from Oahu to Rarotonga, returning Sat, May 30, priced at $948 found 17 hours ago
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$988 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$988
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $988 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 4
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$989 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$989
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 26 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jul 4, priced at $989 found 2 days ago
Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 13
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$998 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$998
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 5 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jun 13, priced at $998 found 4 days ago
Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 16
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$1,005 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$1,005
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 8 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $1,005 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 5
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$1,005 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,005
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 3 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sun, Apr 5, priced at $1,005 found 6 days ago
Fri, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 18
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$1,006 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,006
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 10 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jul 18, priced at $1,006 found 4 days ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SYDRarotongaApril 5 to April 15$945
LAXRarotongaApril 3 to April 12$1,028
AKLRarotongaApril 4 to April 12$1,257
SFORarotongaApril 3 to April 12$1,663
*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 Rarotonga
$107 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$125 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,001 reviews)
Unused

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$191 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (529 reviews)
The location is marvelous. The views breathtaking . The hotel itself was tired and needs an overhaul.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$191 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,004 reviews)
The breakfast was not what I would expect from a resort to then have to pay for a cooked meal is outrageous. And it wasn’t even nice. Food is below average. Our room The first night was terrible stink of damp and the floors were wet from the damp. There were renovations on the side of our room and ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$191 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,004 reviews)
The breakfast was not what I would expect from a resort to then have to pay for a cooked meal is outrageous. And it wasn’t even nice. Food is below average. Our room The first night was terrible stink of damp and the floors were wet from the damp. There were renovations on the side of our room and ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$191 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (529 reviews)
The location is marvelous. The views breathtaking . The hotel itself was tired and needs an overhaul.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
$107 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$125 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 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! (150 reviews)
Need to be quicker on service at dinner

Reviewed on Mar 26, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$191 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
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! (529 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The location is marvelous. The views breathtaking . The hotel itself was tired and needs an overhaul.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$191 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,004 reviews)
The breakfast was not what I would expect from a resort to then have to pay for a cooked meal is outrageous. And it wasn’t even nice. Food is below average. Our room The first night was terrible stink of damp and the floors were wet from the damp. There were renovations on the side of our room and ...

Reviewed on Mar 30, 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! (201 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Everything about this place is excellent, the whole team are superb.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 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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Cook Islands

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Cook Islands?
You can search, compare and book flights from 24 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 $520 to $1,663. If you were flying one-way out of Auckland (AKL), you could have bagged fares from just $194.
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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