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

Alaska Airlines 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 Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Rarotonga (the most popular airport in Cook Islands), then the flight time is 17h 07m on average. If you fly from San Diego (another popular airport in California) to Rarotonga, then the average flight time is 17h 43m.

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 2 as of October 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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7:00 am - 10:50 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

18h 50m2 stops Kona Intl Honolulu

12:05 pm - 8:09 amRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

17h 04m1 stop Honolulu

$937Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24

7:35 am - 10:50 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

18h 15m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 8:09 amRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

17h 04m1 stop Honolulu

$940Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24

9:45 am - 10:50 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

16h 05m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

12:05 pm - 11:59 pmRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

32h 54m2 stops Honolulu Kona Intl

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24

8:35 am - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

16h 20m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

12:05 pm - 9:20 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

31h 15m2 stops Honolulu Kona Intl

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 6

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

17h 55m1 stop Honolulu

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

14h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$988Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 6

8:35 am - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

16h 20m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

12:05 pm - 5:45 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

15h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 6

5:05 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

31h 50m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 5:45 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

15h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$1,005Alaska Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 6

12:45 pm - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

36h 10m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 9:17 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

31h 12m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

$1,005Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Sat, Feb 6

7:10 pm - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

20h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 11:25 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

18h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,355Air New Zealand

Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 7

8:00 pm - 1:40 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

19h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 11:25 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

18h 30m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,367Air New Zealand

Fri, Feb 19 - Fri, Feb 26

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7:17 am - 10:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

18h 37m2 stops Lihue Honolulu

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

13h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$937Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

9:31 am - 10:54 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

16h 23m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 9:29 pmRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

30h 24m1 stop Honolulu

$974Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

8:41 am - 10:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

17h 13m2 stops Kona Intl Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:59 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

31h 54m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

$993Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

7:00 am - 10:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

18h 54m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:59 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

31h 54m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

$995Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

9:31 am - 10:54 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

16h 23m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:17 amRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

19h 12m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,208Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

9:31 am - 10:54 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

16h 23m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:17 amRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

19h 12m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,566Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

8:41 am - 10:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

17h 13m2 stops Kona Intl Honolulu

10:05 pm - 12:20 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

35h 15m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$1,596Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

10:00 am - 10:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

15h 54m1 stop Honolulu

10:05 pm - 12:20 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

35h 15m2 stops Christchurch Auckland Intl

$1,596Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

6:02 am - 10:54 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

19h 52m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:17 amRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

19h 12m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,756Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

9:10 pm - 8:05 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

25h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

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

18h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl

$3,205Air New Zealand

Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 10

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Alaska Airlines flights from California to Cook Islands

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Alaska Airlines

Oct 2

LAX7:17 amLos Angeles

18h 37m

2 stops

RAR10:54 pmRarotonga

Oct 10

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

13h 55m

1 stop

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

$937

Alaska Airlines

Oct 16

SFO7:35 amSan Francisco

18h 15m

1 stop

RAR10:50 pmRarotonga

Oct 24

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

17h 04m

1 stop

SFO8:09 amSan Francisco

$940

Alaska Airlines

Oct 2

LAX7:00 amLos Angeles

18h 54m

1 stop

RAR10:54 pmRarotonga

Oct 10

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

13h 55m

1 stop

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

$962

Air New Zealand flights from California to Cook Islands

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Cook Islands flight tickets

Air New Zealand

Jan 25

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Feb 7

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,355

Air New Zealand

Jan 30

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Feb 4

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,375

Air New Zealand

Feb 17

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Feb 26

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,379

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SFO San Francisco - RAR Rarotonga

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San Francisco

Fri 10/16

7:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/24

12:05 pm-8:09 am

1 stop17h 04m

$937

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO San Francisco - RAR Rarotonga

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

7:35 am-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/24

12:05 pm-8:09 am

1 stop17h 04m

$940

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO San Francisco - RAR Rarotonga

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

9:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops16h 05m

Rarotonga

Sat 10/24

12:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$988

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 1/29

8:35 am-10:55 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/6

12:05 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$988

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 1/29

7:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/6

12:05 pm-5:00 am

1 stop14h 55m

$988

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Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 1/29

8:35 am-10:55 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/6

12:05 pm-5:45 am

1 stop15h 40m

$988

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Thu 1/28

5:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/6

12:05 pm-5:45 am

1 stop15h 40m

$1,005

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Thu 1/28

12:45 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/6

12:05 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$1,005

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Mon 1/25

7:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Rarotonga

Sun 2/7

2:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,355

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 2/19

8:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Rarotonga

Fri 2/26

2:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,367

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands from California, with most prices found around $987. If you don’t want to visit Cook Islands in June, then you should wait until July to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $995.

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Best Price Found	$590
Fastest flight time	17h 07m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cook Islands from California in the past 72 hours is $590. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Cook Islands found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $937.

The fastest flight from California to Cook Islands takes 17h 07m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to the Cook Islands

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 2 as of October 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
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $693	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,002 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,234	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 670 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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