Cheap flights from Nelson, New Zealand to Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Flights starting at £223. Choose between Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, or Sounds Air to find the best price.

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How much do flights to Rarotonga cost?

Key info about flying to Rarotonga

Depart from
Nelson
Arrive to
Rarotonga International
Average flights per week
91
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Nelson to Rarotonga

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
Jetstar AirwaysJSTJQNo
Sounds AirSDAS8No
Origin AirOGNORIGINYes

Weather in Rarotonga

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C25°C
February27°C26°C
March27°C26°C
April26°C25°C
May25°C24°C
June24°C23°C
July23°C22°C
August23°C22°C
September23°C22°C
October23°C22°C
November24°C23°C
December25°C24°C
Hottest Month
27°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
August
Sunny days
278
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
20 Dec
88%
26°C24°C
27 Dec
87%
26°C26°C
Saturday
21 Dec
89%
25°C25°C
28 Dec
89%
26°C26°C
Sunday
22 Dec
25°C24°C
29 Dec
88%
26°C26°C
Monday
23 Dec
79%
26°C25°C
30 Dec
26°C25°C
Tuesday
24 Dec
88%
26°C25°C
31 Dec
26°C25°C
Wednesday
25 Dec
73%
26°C25°C
1 Jan
75%
26°C25°C
Thursday
26 Dec
89%
26°C25°C
2 Jan
25°C25°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Sounds Air, and Origin Air. Nelson and Rarotonga have 91 direct flights per week.

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