Cheap flights from LAX to RAR (Los Angeles Intl. to Rarotonga Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to RAR starting at $526 One Way, $949 Round Trip

Prices starting at $949 for return flights and $526 for one-way flights to Rarotonga Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 23
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$949 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$949
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, May 23, priced at $949 found 17 hours ago
Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 19
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$949 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$949
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 11 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sun, Apr 19, priced at $949 found 3 days ago
Fri, Jun 19 - Sat, Jul 4
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$950 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$950
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 19 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jul 4, priced at $950 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 15 - Sat, May 23
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$966 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$966
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, May 23, priced at $966 found 17 hours ago
Fri, Jun 19 - Sat, Jul 4
LAX
Los Angeles
RAR
Rarotonga
$967 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$967
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jun 19 from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, returning Sat, Jul 4, priced at $967 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Rarotonga Intl.

Airport Hotels near Rarotonga Intl.

The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
$155 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$178 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (577 reviews)
Hotel is in a very convenient location to the airport. The rooms are nice and clean. Staff is very friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

The Islander Hotel
Red Hibiscus Villas

Red Hibiscus Villas

3 out of 5
Puka Uenga Rd Rarotonga
Stay at this villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Nikao Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
The room was clean and tidy. All set up for us. Left on our own but no problems. Contact was readily available via phone to local contact. All needs were met.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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Red Hibiscus Villas
Vaniva's Villa nestled in a tropical garden oasis.

Vaniva's Villa nestled in a tropical garden oasis.

Puapuautu Tapere
Stay at this vacation home in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Nikao Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Property was fantastic for our large family group. Host was very responsive and accommodating to our queries and requests. Property is close to town but located in a spot which allows privacy and great entertaining.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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Vaniva's Villa nestled in a tropical garden oasis.
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.

Hotels In Rarotonga

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$133 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$154 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! (1,004 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

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
$168 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$194 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (521 reviews)
Wifi unreliable. Tv channels advertised not available. Bar staff service lacking.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$129 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! (1,006 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

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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.

Rarotonga Hotels With Airport Transportation

Aroa Beachside Resort

Aroa Beachside Resort

3.5 out of 5
Arorangi Rarotonga
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$160 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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 in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (192 reviews)
Good location,nice stuff.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Aroa Beachside Resort
Aroa Kainga Bungalows

Aroa Kainga Bungalows

3 out of 5
Onemaru Road Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach and Cocoputt ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
This place was something else. Not on the water from but less than a 1 min walk down to a cute beach with great snorkelling. The unit was like a little tiny house fully equipped with everything you need to self cater. Nev greeted me and was super kind and helpful. There was fresh drinking water ever ...

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Aroa Kainga Bungalows
Avana Waterfront Apartments

Avana Waterfront Apartments

3 out of 5
Kaireva Drive Rarotonga
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
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Avana Waterfront Apartments
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.

Low Priced Rarotonga Hotels

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only

3 out of 5
Ara Tapu Rarotonga
$112 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$129 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! (1,006 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

Club Raro Resort – Adults Only
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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Kiikii Inn & Suites
The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
$168 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$194 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (521 reviews)
Wifi unreliable. Tv channels advertised not available. Bar staff service lacking.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
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 Rarotonga

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium

4 out of 5
Aroa Beach Marine Reserve, Arorangi Rarotonga
$168 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$194 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
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! (521 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Wifi unreliable. Tv channels advertised not available. Bar staff service lacking.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

The Rarotongan Beach Resort & Lagoonarium
The Edgewater Resort & Spa

The Edgewater Resort & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Avarua Rarotonga
$133 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$154 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! (1,004 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

The Edgewater Resort & Spa
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)

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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Muri Beachcomber
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.

LAX to RAR Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
RAR Address & GPS
Address:
Rarotonga ,
Cook Islands
IATA Code:
RAR
Longitude:
-159.798529
Latitude:
-21.19992
Time Zone:
Pacific/Rarotonga

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from LAX to RAR?
With the quickest possible flight time from LAX to Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) being 14 hours and 27 minutes, it's wise to have some in-flight survival tricks up your sleeve. An eye-mask, a neck pillow and earplugs should be among the basic items packed into your carry-on bag.
How many hours flight from LAX to Rarotonga Airport?
Don't be anxious about the 14 hours and 30 minutes that you'll be airborne between LAX and Rarotonga Airport. It may be a long flight, but a few movies, an interesting book and a good snooze will help make the time zoom by.
What airlines have the most flights from LAX to Rarotonga Airport?
You'll need to make one or more stopovers if you need to get from LAX to RAR. For now, you won't find any airlines that advertise direct flights on this route.

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