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Cheap flights to Cook Islands from $176 One Way, $367 Round Trip

$367 return flights and $176 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.

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$367 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$367
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $367 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$455 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$455
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $455 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$477 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$477
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $477 found 4 days ago
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
AKL
Auckland
RAR
Rarotonga
$512 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$512
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Auckland to Rarotonga, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $512 found 6 days ago
Wed, Dec 16 - Sun, Dec 20
AKL
Auckland
AIT
Aitutaki
$919 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$919
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Dec 16 from Auckland to Aitutaki, returning Sun, Dec 20, priced at $919 found 1 hour ago
Fri, May 29 - Sat, Jun 6
HNL
Oahu
RAR
Rarotonga
$950 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$950
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 29 from Oahu to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $950 found 7 hours ago
Fri, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 27
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$989 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$989
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 19 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $989 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14
SFO
San Francisco
RAR
Rarotonga
$990 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$990
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from San Francisco to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $990 found 6 days ago
Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23
PDX
Portland
RAR
Rarotonga
$990 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$990
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 15 from Portland to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jan 23, priced at $990 found 12 hours ago
Fri, May 22 - Sat, May 30
PDX
Portland
RAR
Rarotonga
$1,006 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,006
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 22 from Portland to Rarotonga, returning Sat, May 30, priced at $1,006 found 1 day ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLRarotongaMay 22 to May 25$679
LAXRarotongaMay 23 to May 30$1,655
SFORarotongaMay 22 to May 30$1,684
*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
$126 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$145 total
May 18 - May 19
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)
They stay ticked all the boxes excellent housekeeping and stsff friendly. We will return

Reviewed on May 11, 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
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! (539 reviews)
Great location. The lagoon infront was amazing and you literally can swim with a turtle in that lagoon. Staff were super friendly and good variety of food in options. Must visit

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$263 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$303 total
May 18 - May 19
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Highly recommend Edgewater the room was very clean, the staff were so helpful and friendly, the activities were a lot of fun and the restaurant is very reasonably priced.

Reviewed on May 11, 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! (396 reviews)
Fantastic all around! Loved having the kayaks to take to the lagoon

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

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Te Manava Luxury Villas

Te Manava Luxury Villas

4 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Matutu Brewing Company ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Wow what a beautiful place to stay right on the beach, own pool and lovely inside and out. Everything was perfect. The bed was comfortable, kitchen had everything you needed. The deck going around the outside in front of the lagoon was great, plenty of seating. Kayaks on the beach. Though one thing, ...

Reviewed on Apr 8, 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
Check in was simple, and email was sent from manager before arrival. Sue was there everyday to ensure we had everything we needed. Apartment was clean and tidy. Apartment size was great with kitchen including hob and microwave, and blender. Location was close to scooter/car rental and Woos grocery ...

Reviewed on May 12, 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 ...
6.8/10 (100 reviews)
Raina is very conveniently located opposite a great snorkeling spot (Fruits of Raratonga). and 200m from Charlies - a great place to eat and relax and gaze out over the lagoon. The gardens are lovely and lush with beautiful plants and flowers and there are loungers to relax on. Bus stop just outside. ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$263 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$303 total
May 18 - May 19
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Highly recommend Edgewater the room was very clean, the staff were so helpful and friendly, the activities were a lot of fun and the restaurant is very reasonably priced.

Reviewed on May 11, 2026

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The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
$166 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from May 19 to May 20
$191 total
May 19 - May 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (599 reviews)
Great property

Reviewed on May 13, 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
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! (539 reviews)
Great location. The lagoon infront was amazing and you literally can swim with a turtle in that lagoon. Staff were super friendly and good variety of food in options. Must visit

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Club Raro Resort ��– Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
$126 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$145 total
May 18 - May 19
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)
They stay ticked all the boxes excellent housekeeping and stsff friendly. We will return

Reviewed on May 11, 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
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! (539 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great location. The lagoon infront was amazing and you literally can swim with a turtle in that lagoon. Staff were super friendly and good variety of food in options. Must visit

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$263 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from May 18 to May 19
$303 total
May 18 - May 19
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Highly recommend Edgewater the room was very clean, the staff were so helpful and friendly, the activities were a lot of fun and the restaurant is very reasonably priced.

Reviewed on May 11, 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! (396 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Fantastic all around! Loved having the kayaks to take to the lagoon

Reviewed on May 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! (203 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Breakfast great,safe snorkeling across roadgood location.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

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Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark
  • 4 people
Chevrolet Spark
Economy Chevrolet Spark

Compact

Ford Focus
  • 4 people
Ford Focus
Compact Ford Focus

Midsize

Toyota Corolla
  • 5 people
Toyota Corolla
Midsize Toyota Corolla

SUV

Jeep Compass
  • 5 people
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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 20 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 $367 to $1,684. If you were flying one-way out of Auckland (AKL), you could have bagged fares from just $176.
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.

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