What airlines fly to Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian 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 45% 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.

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

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

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 13h 05m on average. If you fly from San Diego (another popular airport in California) to Rarotonga, then the average flight time is 15h 30m.

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

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

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Cook Islands is 3 as of September 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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8:30 am - 10:59 pmLAX-RAR

17h 29m1 stop

12:50 pm - 5:00 amRAR-LAX

14h 10m1 stop

$649Hawaiian Airlines

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sáb., oct. 25 - dom., nov. 2

11:07 am - 10:59 pmONT-RAR

14h 52m1 stop

12:50 pm - 5:14 pmRAR-ONT

26h 24m1 stop

$660Hawaiian Airlines

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sáb., oct. 25 - dom., nov. 2

10:30 am - 10:55 pmSAN-RAR

14h 25m2 stops

1:05 pm - 7:15 amRAR-SAN

16h 10m1 stop

$672Alaska Airlines

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sáb., feb. 7 - dom., feb. 15

7:30 am - 10:55 pmSFO-RAR

17h 25m1 stop

1:05 pm - 5:15 amRAR-SFO

14h 10m1 stop

$673Alaska Airlines

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sáb., feb. 7 - dom., feb. 15

11:07 am - 10:59 pmONT-RAR

14h 52m1 stop

12:50 pm - 11:05 amRAR-ONT

20h 15m2 stops

$817Multiple Airlines

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sáb., oct. 25 - dom., nov. 2

8:24 am - 10:55 pmSFO-RAR

17h 31m1 stop

9:05 pm - 12:25 pmRAR-SFO

37h 20m2 stops

$1,220Multiple Airlines

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sáb., nov. 1 - vie., nov. 14

10:45 pm - 8:10 pmSFO-RAR

23h 25m1 stop

2:55 pm - 11:05 amRAR-SFO

18h 10m1 stop

$1,444Air New Zealand

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lun., nov. 24 - mar., dic. 2

6:15 am - 1:40 pmSAN-RAR

33h 25m2 stops

9:20 pm - 6:34 pmRAR-SAN

43h 14m2 stops

$1,463Air New Zealand

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dom., nov. 9 - sáb., nov. 15

6:15 am - 1:40 pmSAN-RAR

33h 25m3 stops

2:55 pm - 2:55 pmRAR-SAN

22h 00m2 stops

$10,573United Airlines

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dom., nov. 9 - sáb., nov. 15

10:40 am - 1:40 pmONT-RAR

30h 00m2 stops

2:55 pm - 10:45 pmRAR-ONT

28h 50m2 stops

$10,573United Airlines

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sáb., mar. 21 - sáb., mar. 28

Air New Zealand flights from California to Cook Islands

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Air New Zealand

Nov 24

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

23h 25m

1 stop

RAR8:10 pmRarotonga

Dec 2

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 10m

1 stop

SFO11:05 amSan Francisco

$1,444

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Air New Zealand

Nov 9

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

33h 25m

2 stops

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Nov 15

RAR9:20 pmRarotonga

43h 14m

2 stops

SAN6:34 pmSan Diego

$1,463

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Air New Zealand

Nov 9

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

33h 25m

2 stops

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Nov 15

RAR9:20 pmRarotonga

48h 24m

2 stops

SAN11:44 pmSan Diego

$1,494

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Alaska Airlines flights from California to Cook Islands

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Alaska Airlines

Feb 7

SAN10:30 amSan Diego

14h 25m

2 stops

RAR10:55 pmRarotonga

Feb 15

RAR1:05 pmRarotonga

16h 10m

1 stop

SAN7:15 amSan Diego

$672

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Alaska Airlines

Feb 7

SFO7:30 amSan Francisco

17h 25m

1 stop

RAR10:55 pmRarotonga

Feb 15

RAR1:05 pmRarotonga

14h 10m

1 stop

SFO5:15 amSan Francisco

$673

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Alaska Airlines

Feb 7

SJC8:20 amSan Jose

16h 35m

2 stops

RAR10:55 pmRarotonga

Feb 15

RAR1:05 pmRarotonga

28h 45m

1 stop

SJC7:50 pmSan Jose

$689

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sáb. 10/25

8:30 am-10:59 pm

1 stop17h 29m

Rarotonga

dom. 11/2

12:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 10m

$649

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

sáb. 10/25

11:07 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 52m

Rarotonga

dom. 11/2

12:50 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop26h 24m

$660

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

sáb. 2/7

10:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Rarotonga

dom. 2/15

1:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop16h 10m

$672

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

sáb. 2/7

7:30 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Rarotonga

dom. 2/15

1:05 pm-5:15 am

1 stop14h 10m

$673

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

sáb. 10/25

11:07 am-10:59 pm

1 stop14h 52m

Rarotonga

dom. 11/2

12:50 pm-11:05 am

2 stops20h 15m

$817

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

8:24 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 31m

Rarotonga

vie. 11/14

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,220

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO - RAR

SFORAR

San Francisco

lun. 11/24

10:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop23h 25m

Rarotonga

mar. 12/2

2:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 10m

$1,444

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

dom. 11/9

6:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Rarotonga

sáb. 11/15

9:20 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops43h 14m

$1,463

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN - RAR

SANRAR

San Diego

dom. 11/9

6:15 am-1:40 pm

3 stops33h 25m

Rarotonga

sáb. 11/15

2:55 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$10,573

OntarioRarotonga

ONT - RAR

ONTRAR

Ontario

sáb. 3/21

10:40 am-1:40 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Rarotonga

sáb. 3/28

2:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

$10,573

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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 $947.

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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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 September 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 $670	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 10,000 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $760	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,744 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,340	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 505 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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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, Air New Zealand, and Alaska Airlines 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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How can momondo help me find flights from California to Cook Islands?

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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