How long is the flight from California to Cook Islands?

The flight from California to Cook Islands depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Rarotonga (the most popular airport in Cook Islands), then the flight time is 15h 40m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Rarotonga, then the average flight time is 16h 25m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Cook Islands?

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cook Islands

What airlines fly to Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cook Islands from California according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cook Islands. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cook Islands on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Cook Islands?

Prices for flights from California to Cook Islands are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Cook Islands?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Cook Islands is 3 as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cook Islands?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cook Islands.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cook Islands?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cook Islands may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cook Islands. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:00 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR

16h 58m2 stops

12:40 pm - 11:51 pmRAR-LAX

32h 11m2 stops

$943Alaska Airlines

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14

9:00 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR

16h 58m2 stops

12:40 pm - 11:51 pmRAR-LAX

32h 11m2 stops

$944Alaska Airlines

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14

9:33 am - 10:58 pmSFO-RAR

16h 25m1 stop

12:40 pm - 8:09 amRAR-SFO

16h 29m1 stop

$948Hawaiian Airlines

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14

7:00 am - 10:58 pmLAX-RAR

18h 58m1 stop

12:40 pm - 5:00 amRAR-LAX

13h 20m1 stop

$948Alaska Airlines

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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 14

8:05 pm - 8:10 pmLAX-RAR

27h 05m1 stop

9:20 pm - 11:15 amRAR-LAX

35h 55m1 stop

$1,343Air New Zealand

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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 11

9:10 pm - 8:10 pmLAX-RAR

26h 00m1 stop

2:55 pm - 6:15 amRAR-LAX

37h 20m2 stops

$1,347Air New Zealand

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Sat, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 10

4:03 pm - 11:20 amSFO-RAR

22h 17m2 stops

2:20 pm - 9:12 amRAR-SFO

39h 52m2 stops

$1,823

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Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26

7:54 pm - 11:20 amSFO-RAR

42h 26m2 stops

7:00 am - 11:59 pmRAR-SFO

37h 59m2 stops

$1,829

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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 7

7:50 pm - 1:40 pmSFO-RAR

19h 50m1 stop

2:55 pm - 7:05 amRAR-SFO

38h 10m1 stop

$10,505United Airlines

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 16

6:15 am - 1:40 pmSAN-RAR

33h 25m3 stops

2:55 pm - 6:34 pmRAR-SAN

25h 39m2 stops

$10,597United Airlines

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Cook Islands

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Alaska Airlines

Sep 6

LAX9:00 amLos Angeles

16h 58m

2 stops

RAR10:58 pmRarotonga

Sep 14

RAR12:40 pmRarotonga

32h 11m

2 stops

LAX11:51 pmLos Angeles

$943

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Alaska Airlines

Sep 6

LAX9:00 amLos Angeles

16h 58m

2 stops

RAR10:58 pmRarotonga

Sep 14

RAR12:40 pmRarotonga

32h 11m

2 stops

LAX11:51 pmLos Angeles

$944

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Alaska Airlines

Sep 6

LAX7:00 amLos Angeles

18h 58m

1 stop

RAR10:58 pmRarotonga

Sep 14

RAR12:40 pmRarotonga

13h 20m

1 stop

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

$948

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Air New Zealand flights from California to Cook Islands

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Air New Zealand

Nov 1

LAX8:05 pmLos Angeles

27h 05m

1 stop

RAR8:10 pmRarotonga

Nov 11

RAR9:20 pmRarotonga

35h 55m

1 stop

LAX11:15 amLos Angeles

$1,343

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Air New Zealand

Nov 1

LAX9:10 pmLos Angeles

26h 00m

1 stop

RAR8:10 pmRarotonga

Nov 10

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

37h 20m

2 stops

LAX6:15 amLos Angeles

$1,347

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Air New Zealand

Nov 1

LAX8:05 pmLos Angeles

27h 05m

1 stop

RAR8:10 pmRarotonga

Nov 11

RAR9:20 pmRarotonga

44h 40m

2 stops

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

$1,353

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Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

9:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops16h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/14

12:40 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$943

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

9:00 am-10:58 pm

2 stops16h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/14

12:40 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops32h 11m

$944

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

9:33 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/14

12:40 pm-8:09 am

1 stop16h 29m

$948

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop18h 58m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/14

12:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 20m

$948

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

8:05 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Rarotonga

Tue 11/11

9:20 pm-11:15 am

1 stop35h 55m

$1,343

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX - RAR

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Sat 11/1

9:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Rarotonga

Mon 11/10

2:55 pm-6:15 am

2 stops37h 20m

$1,347

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

4:03 pm-11:20 am

2 stops22h 17m

Rarotonga

Tue 8/26

2:20 pm-9:12 am

2 stops39h 52m

$1,823

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

7:54 pm-11:20 am

2 stops42h 26m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 59m

$1,829

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

Sun 11/9

7:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Rarotonga

Sun 11/16

2:55 pm-7:05 am

1 stop38h 10m

$10,505

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

Sun 11/9

6:15 am-1:40 pm

3 stops33h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 11/15

2:55 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 39m

$10,597

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands from California, with most prices found around $945. If you don’t want to visit Cook Islands in April, then you should wait until May to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,025.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cook Islands?

Our data shows that Saturday is the least expensive day to fly to Cook Islands. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $984. Flights from California to Cook Islands on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,020. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cook Islands?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cook Islands is in the morning. Flights from California to Cook Islands during this time can be as low as $958. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Cook Islands, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,761 per ticket.

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Best Price Found	$573
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Cook Islands	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Cook Islands from California in the past 72 hours is $573. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cook Islands found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $943.

The fastest flight from California to Cook Islands takes 14h 25m

There are no direct flights from California to Cook Islands. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Rarotonga Airport, Los Angeles Airport - Rarotonga Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Aitutaki Airport.

There are 2 airports near Cook Islands: Rarotonga (RAR), Aitutaki (AIT)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Cook Islands?
Prices for flights from California to Cook Islands are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Cook Islands?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Cook Islands is 3 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Cook Islands?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Cook Islands.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cook Islands?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cook Islands may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cook Islands. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Cook Islands

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Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $744	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $760	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,613 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,343	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 501 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Cook Islands from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Cook Islands?

Once you have performed a search for California to Cook Islands flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands?

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Cook Islands?

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from California to Cook Islands

What airlines fly to Cook Islands?

How long is the flight from California to Cook Islands?

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to Cook Islands?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from California to Cook Islands right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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