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

Air New Zealand is the most popular carrier 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 San Diego (a popular airport in California) to Rarotonga (the most popular airport in Cook Islands), then the flight time is 14h 45m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Rarotonga, then the average flight time is 15h 54m.

What airlines fly to Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cook Islands from California according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% 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 2026.

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 - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

16h 25m2 stops Kona Intl Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:05 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 00m2 stops Honolulu Lihue

$661Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

7:00 am - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

17h 55m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 5:00 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

14h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$661Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

7:00 am - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

17h 55m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:05 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

32h 00m2 stops Honolulu Lihue

$661Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

7:19 am - 10:55 pmBUR Burbank Bob Hope-RAR Rarotonga

17h 36m2 stops Portland Honolulu

12:05 pm - 4:27 pmRAR Rarotonga-BUR Burbank Bob Hope

26h 22m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$665Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23

7:23 pm - 10:55 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-RAR Rarotonga

53h 32m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Honolulu

12:05 pm - 11:07 amRAR Rarotonga-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

21h 02m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles Los Angeles

$668Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30

7:20 pm - 10:55 pmSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-RAR Rarotonga

53h 35m2 stops San Diego Honolulu

12:05 pm - 7:15 pmRAR Rarotonga-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

29h 10m2 stops Honolulu Portland

$668Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Jan 30

8:39 am - 10:55 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

16h 16m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 9:18 pmRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

31h 13m1 stop Honolulu

$677Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23

10:00 am - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

14h 55m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 9:05 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

31h 00m1 stop Honolulu

$678Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

10:10 pm - 2:35 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

31h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:45 pm - 12:20 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,346Air New Zealand

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 30

9:00 pm - 8:10 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

26h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 8:04 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

27h 09m2 stops Auckland Intl Honolulu

$1,349Air New Zealand

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

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11:00 pm - 9:05 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

25h 05m2 stops Papeete Faaa Auckland Intl

10:15 pm - 7:05 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne

$1,692Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

11:00 pm - 11:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

15h 20m1 stop Papeete Faaa

10:15 pm - 7:05 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

29h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne

$1,949Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

11:00 pm - 11:20 amLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

15h 20m1 stop Papeete Faaa

10:15 pm - 1:20 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

36h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,435Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

4:20 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AIT Aitutaki

27h 30m2 stops Papeete Faaa Rarotonga

9:10 am - 10:35 amAIT Aitutaki-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

22h 25m2 stops Rarotonga Papeete Faaa

$2,649Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

8:20 am - 1:20 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

32h 00m2 stops Honolulu Papeete Faaa

3:45 pm - 12:55 pmRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

18h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,696Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

11:00 pm - 9:05 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

25h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

3:45 pm - 12:55 pmRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

18h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,794Air New Zealand

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

5:41 pm - 2:30 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

23h 49m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Auckland Intl

3:45 pm - 5:42 pmRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

22h 57m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,961Air New Zealand

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 31

10:10 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AIT Aitutaki

21h 40m2 stops Auckland Intl Rarotonga

9:10 am - 7:05 amAIT Aitutaki-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

42h 55m3 stops Rarotonga Auckland Intl Melbourne

$3,210Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

6:45 pm - 4:50 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-AIT Aitutaki

25h 05m3 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl Rarotonga

12:40 pm - 12:01 pmAIT Aitutaki-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

44h 21m3 stops Rarotonga Auckland Intl San Francisco

$3,441Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

7:30 am - 2:30 pmLAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

34h 00m3 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl Auckland Intl

9:10 am - 2:30 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

26h 20m2 stops Brisbane Sydney Kingsford Smith

$3,662Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

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Air New Zealand flights from California to Cook Islands

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Air New Zealand

Sep 15

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

31h 25m

1 stop

RAR2:35 amRarotonga

Sep 30

RAR2:45 pmRarotonga

18h 35m

1 stop

LAX12:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,346

Air New Zealand

Sep 15

LAX8:55 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

44h 40m

2 stops

RAR2:35 amRarotonga

Sep 30

RAR2:45 pmRarotonga

18h 35m

1 stop

LAX12:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,354

Air New Zealand

Nov 1

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

19h 40m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Nov 12

RAR9:25 pmRarotonga

36h 00m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

$1,372

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Cook Islands

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Alaska Airlines

Jan 22

LAX7:00 amLos Angeles Los Angeles

17h 55m

1 stop

RAR10:55 pmRarotonga

Jan 30

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

32h 00m

2 stops

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$661

Alaska Airlines

Jan 14

LAX4:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

32h 00m

1 stop

RAR10:55 pmRarotonga

Jan 30

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

32h 00m

2 stops

LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$678

Alaska Airlines

Jan 14

LAX4:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

32h 00m

1 stop

RAR10:55 pmRarotonga

Jan 30

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

29h 45m

1 stop

LAX7:50 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

$695

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Fri 1/22

8:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops16h 25m

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Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops32h 00m

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LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

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Fri 1/22

7:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

$661

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 1/22

7:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$661

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BUR Burbank Bob Hope - RAR Rarotonga

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Fri 1/15

7:19 am-10:55 pm

2 stops17h 36m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/23

12:05 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops26h 22m

$665

Santa RosaRarotonga

STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County - RAR Rarotonga

STSRAR

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 1/27

7:23 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops53h 32m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-11:07 am

2 stops21h 02m

$668

Santa RosaRarotonga

STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County - RAR Rarotonga

STSRAR

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Wed 1/27

7:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops53h 35m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$668

OntarioRarotonga

ONT Ontario - RAR Rarotonga

ONTRAR

Ontario

Fri 1/15

8:39 am-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 16m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/23

12:05 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop31h 13m

$677

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 1/22

10:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$678

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

10:10 pm-2:35 am

1 stop31h 25m

Rarotonga

Wed 9/30

2:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,346

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/26

9:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 10m

Rarotonga

Mon 11/2

2:55 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$1,349

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands from California, with most prices found around $947. If you don’t want to visit Cook Islands in September, then you should wait until January to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $964.

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Best Price Found	$379
Fastest flight time	14h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cook Islands from California in the past 72 hours is $379. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cook Islands found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $661.

The fastest flight from California to Cook Islands takes 14h 45m

There are no direct flights from California to Cook Islands. There are no popular flight routes from California to Cook Islands.

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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 2026.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $663	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,817 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $695	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,811 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,234	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights

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