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

Rarotonga
Rarotongadirect$542
Aitutaki
Aitutaki1 stop$1,543

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$271
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (41% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Rarotonga

FAQs - booking Cook Islands flights

  • How long is the flight to the Cook Islands?

    An average direct flight from New Zealand to the Cook Islands takes 18h 41m, covering a distance of 5369 km. The most popular route is Auckland - Rarotonga with an average flight time of 3h 45m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the Cook Islands?

    The cheapest ticket to the Cook Islands from New Zealand found in the last 72 hours was $221 one-way, and $542 round-trip. The most popular route is from Auckland to Rarotonga and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $542.

  • Which airlines fly to the Cook Islands?

    Virgin Atlantic, Air New Zealand & Singapore Airlines fly the most frequently from New Zealand to the Cook Islands.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the Cook Islands?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Rarotonga (89% of total searches to the Cook Islands). The next most popular destination is Aitutaki (11%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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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 $974
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be January, February and December. The cheapest month to fly from New Zealand is January.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cook Islands flight deals.
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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 497 reviews
8.6Crew
7.3Food
7.5Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2024AKL - IAH
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Liked the non-stop option, can always use more leg room!

Wonderful Airlines…our American Airlines could learn from ANZ. From boarding to landing everyone was professional and gracious. Kiwi’s really are the nicest of all people! Thank you

typical long haul economy flight. Food was mediocre, inflight service was average. Offered in flight snacks but in seat ordering didn't work. Entertainment was good.

Would have been nice to have decaf coffee as an option, and perhaps a scone

Overall, a great experience from food and crew. The only setback was that this was the Second flight from Air New Zealand within a week that was an hour late for boarding.

The flight attendances were very helpful and friendly ! Dinner and breakfast were great . The seat was not too comfortable though .

The air New Zealand employees who assisted us with wheelchair aid on Auckland made our transfer from flight to the next seamless. Also were amazing in helping with our luggage and customs in Brisbane.

Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

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 like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

Entertainment wasn’t working! It didnt work on our flight from Darwin to Bali either. They were newish planes, so it was disappointing.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

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Recent return flight deals

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directJetstar
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$542
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directJetstar
3h 55mAKL-RAR
$271
16/2Sun
directAir New Zealand
3h 50mAKL-RAR
$334
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24h 50mCHC-RAR
$385
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4h 15mRAR-AKL
$1,571
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$1,798
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
20h 35mRAR-CHC
$1,938
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
6h 55mCHC-RAR
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
8h 15mRAR-CHC
$1,954
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
6h 55mCHC-RAR
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multi-stopAir New Zealand
15h 10mRAR-CHC
$1,955
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direct
3h 50mAKL-RAR
24/12Tue
multi-stop
28h 35mRAR-AKL
$2,038
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3h 50mAKL-RAR
24/12Tue
multi-stop
45h 30mRAR-AKL
$2,630

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