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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Rarotonga
Rarotongadirect$532
Aitutaki
Aitutaki1 stop$1,230

Cheap Flight Deals to the Cook Islands

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the Cook Islands that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to the Cook Islands

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to the Cook Islands.
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15:10 - 21:05AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
22:05 - 00:40RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
$532Jetstar
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Sat, 26 Apr - Fri, 2 May
15:10 - 21:05AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
22:05 - 00:40RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
$534Jetstar
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Sat, 26 Apr - Fri, 2 May
15:10 - 21:05AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
22:05 - 00:40RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
$557Jetstar
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Thu, 15 May - Wed, 21 May
15:10 - 21:05AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
22:05 - 00:40RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
$564Jetstar
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Sat, 26 Apr - Fri, 2 May
15:10 - 21:05AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
22:05 - 00:40RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
$567Jetstar
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Thu, 15 May - Wed, 21 May
16:15 - 22:10AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
03:05 - 05:45RAR-AKL
4h 40mdirect
$649Air New Zealand
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Mon, 8 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
16:15 - 22:10AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
23:20 - 02:00RAR-AKL
4h 40mdirect
$675Air New Zealand
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 17 Aug
20:00 - 01:55AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
22:05 - 00:40RAR-AKL
4h 35mdirect
Sun, 6 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr
20:00 - 01:55AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
03:05 - 05:45RAR-AKL
4h 40mdirect
$696Air New Zealand
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Fri, 5 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
20:00 - 01:55AKL-RAR
3h 55mdirect
03:05 - 05:45RAR-AKL
4h 40mdirect
$719Air New Zealand
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Fri, 5 Sep - Tue, 16 Sep

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Cook Islands

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the Cook Islands to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the Cook Islands?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to the Cook Islands from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was to Rarotonga, at $281 return. The most popular route is Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $281.

What is the cheapest day to fly to the Cook Islands?

The average price of all flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the Cook Islands is Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as $840. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are $1,027 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to the Cook Islands?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands is February, when tickets cost $1,302 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,120 and $1,668 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Cook Islands?

The average price for all round-trip flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to the Cook Islands is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $396 on average. Morning departures are around 35% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Cook Islands is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $532.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to the Cook Islands?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the Cook Islands, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from New Zealand to the Cook Islands, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the Cook Islands?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the Cook Islands is Rarotonga Airport (RAR), with an average flight price of $494.

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Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$220
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (18% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Cook Islands flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Zealand to the Cook Islands?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New Zealand to the Cook Islands is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Zealand to the Cook Islands?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New Zealand to the Cook Islands with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Zealand to the Cook Islands?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New Zealand to the Cook Islands up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Cook Islands

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the Cook Islands? 25% of our users found return tickets to the Cook Islands for the following prices or less: From Auckland $868
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cook Islands flight deals.

Top airlines flying to the Cook Islands

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Zealand to the Cook Islands? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 456 reviews
7.2Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025SYD - AKL
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Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Sitting in an aisle seat equals getting hit by food cart and spilled on multiple times Food: gross and minimalistic Crew: frumpy and kurt Sound on multiple entertainment platforms poor Not an earplug problem, system soundboard poor

Major hassle with the weight of carryon luggage Having to repack bags at airport Not an issue in most of world Ridiculous issue considering the 400 pound gentleman sitting behind us

Overall experience was poor. In general crew was polite in speaking but that was all about it. I am vegetarian so I always carry a cup noodle box with me just in case. So I pressed "CALL" button for hot water for my cup noodle on my seat and waited for 10-15 minutes but nobody came. I personally took the box and went all the way to back of the plane. When I requested stewardess to put hot water in my cup noodle she refused as it was a "safety" hazard. I told her that you always serve coffee and tea these are also hot. But she still refused. I went back to my seat and from the seat I ordered hot water and it was brought to me without any problem. I poured THAT hot water in my cup noodle and ate. I was sitting in seat 36A, which was 2nd row in economy class. After eating my noodle I took the box and went 2 rows in the front where there was a kitchen to throw it. Again the stewardess there told me she didn't have a waste bin there and asked me to go back of the plane and throw it there. Tell me if above experiences are 'ok' for your airline??

Everything very good except the sofa couch not as comfortable as expected.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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