Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Auckland to Rarotonga?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Auckland and Rarotonga takes around 3.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Auckland and Rarotonga?

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The flight distance between Auckland and Rarotonga is 3017 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Rarotonga?

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Several carriers operate flights between Auckland and Rarotonga. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Auckland?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Auckland and Queenstown, Christchurch, Sydney, Wellington, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Nadi, Bangkok, Brisbane, Manila, Honolulu, Singapore, Nelson, Napier, Denpasar, London, Cairns, Dunedin, Kahului, Apia.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Rarotonga?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rarotonga and Christchurch, Aitutaki, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tahiti, Nouméa, Nadi, Queenstown, Seoul, Nukuʻalofa.

Question 6

What airports are near Auckland?

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The main airport in Auckland is Auckland. It is also served by Auckland, Kerikeri, Rotorua Regional, Hamilton, Taupo, Tauranga, Whangarei, Whakatane.

Question 7

What airports are near Rarotonga?

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The main airport in Rarotonga is Rarotonga International. It is also served by Rarotonga International.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Auckland and Rarotonga?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Auckland and Rarotonga thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Auckland and Rarotonga can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Auckland and Rarotonga?

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Currently, you can fly between Auckland and Rarotonga with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Hawaiian Airlines, Aircalin.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Auckland and Rarotonga?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Auckland and Rarotonga, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Auckland and Rarotonga?

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Traveling between Auckland and Rarotonga, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Auckland?

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There are a number of airports in and around Auckland. The main one is Auckland and other nearby airports include Auckland, Kerikeri, Rotorua Regional, Hamilton, Taupo, Tauranga, Whangarei, Whakatane

Question 14

How many airports are there near Rarotonga?

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There are a number of airports in and around Rarotonga. The main one is Rarotonga International and other nearby airports include Rarotonga International.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Rarotonga depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Auckland, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Auckland and Rarotonga arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rarotonga, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Auckland and Rarotonga depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Auckland, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Auckland and Rarotonga arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Rarotonga, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$184
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$225
Cheapest round-trip	$367
Average round-trip	$936
Nonstop flights in May	$225 – $724

Airline	Sun 12.05	Mon 13.05	Tue 14.05	Wed 15.05	Thu 16.05	Fri 17.05	Sat 18.05
Air New Zealand	2	1	1	1	2	---	2
Jetstar Airways	---	---	1	---	1	---	---

Airline	Sun 19.05	Mon 20.05	Tue 21.05	Wed 22.05	Thu 23.05	Fri 24.05	Sat 25.05
Air New Zealand	2	1	1	1	2	1	2
Jetstar Airways	---	---	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 26.05	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06
Air New Zealand	2	1	1	1	2	1	2
Jetstar Airways	---	---	1	---	1	---	1

Airline	Sun 02.06	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06
Air New Zealand	2	1	1	1	2	1	2
Jetstar Airways	---	---	1	---	1	---	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0
Qantas	QFA	QF	Yes	0 0
Hawaiian Airlines	HAL	HA	No	No
Aircalin	ACI	SB	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	26°C	25°C
February	27°C	26°C
March	27°C	26°C
April	26°C	25°C
May	25°C	24°C
June	24°C	23°C
July	23°C	22°C
August	23°C	22°C
September	23°C	22°C
October	23°C	23°C
November	24°C	23°C
December	25°C	24°C