What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Rarotonga?

Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from California to Rarotonga

How long does it take to fly to Rarotonga?

The flight from California to Rarotonga depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Rarotonga (the most popular airport in Rarotonga), then the flight time is 17h 06m on average. If you fly from San Diego (another popular airport in California) to Rarotonga, then the average flight time is 17h 50m.

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As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Rarotonga Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rarotonga Airport?

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 Rarotonga Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rarotonga Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rarotonga Airport 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 Rarotonga Airport. 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 - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

18h 55m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 7:00 amRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

15h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$969Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 23 - Sat, May 1

9:00 am - 10:50 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

15h 50m2 stops Lihue Honolulu

12:05 pm - 8:53 pmRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

30h 48m1 stop Honolulu

$986Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 9

9:25 am - 10:50 pmSAN San Diego-RAR Rarotonga

15h 25m2 stops Lihue Honolulu

12:05 pm - 7:03 pmRAR Rarotonga-SAN San Diego

28h 58m2 stops Honolulu Kona Intl

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 20

8:10 am - 10:50 pmSAN San Diego-RAR Rarotonga

16h 40m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 6:48 amRAR Rarotonga-SAN San Diego

16h 43m1 stop Honolulu

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Sat, Feb 20

5:19 pm - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-RAR Rarotonga

31h 36m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

12:05 pm - 6:56 amRAR Rarotonga-SAN San Diego

16h 51m1 stop Honolulu

$988Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12

8:15 am - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-RAR Rarotonga

16h 40m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 7:14 pmRAR Rarotonga-SAN San Diego

29h 09m2 stops Honolulu Kona Intl

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12

5:19 pm - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-RAR Rarotonga

31h 36m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

12:05 pm - 7:12 amRAR Rarotonga-SAN San Diego

17h 07m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

$988Multiple Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 12

8:27 am - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-RAR Rarotonga

16h 28m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

12:05 pm - 7:12 amRAR Rarotonga-SAN San Diego

17h 07m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 12

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

$1,316Air New Zealand

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 9

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

19h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 6:04 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

25h 09m2 stops Auckland Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,345Air New Zealand

Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14

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10:15 am - 10:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

14h 30m1 stop Honolulu

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

14h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$903Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

8:30 am - 10:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

16h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

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

14h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$908Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

8:00 am - 10:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

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

14h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$961Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

8:30 am - 10:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

16h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

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

14h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$970Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

9:55 am - 10:45 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

14h 50m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 9:23 pmRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

31h 18m1 stop Honolulu

$974Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

8:20 am - 10:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

16h 25m2 stops Kona Intl Honolulu

12:05 pm - 10:33 pmRAR Rarotonga-LAX Los Angeles

32h 28m2 stops Honolulu Kona Intl

$988Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

12:01 pm - 1:40 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

27h 39m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 7:36 pmRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

26h 41m3 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$3,156Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

12:01 pm - 1:40 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

27h 39m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 12:24 amRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

31h 29m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$3,164Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

12:01 pm - 1:40 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

27h 39m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 7:36 pmRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

26h 41m3 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$3,241Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

12:01 pm - 1:40 pmONT Ontario-RAR Rarotonga

27h 39m2 stops San Francisco Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 12:24 amRAR Rarotonga-ONT Ontario

31h 29m2 stops Auckland Intl San Francisco

$3,248Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

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Alaska Airlines flights from California to Rarotonga

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Alaska Airlines

Nov 13

LAX10:15 amLos Angeles

14h 30m

1 stop

RAR10:45 pmRarotonga

Nov 21

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

$903

Alaska Airlines

Nov 13

LAX8:30 amLos Angeles

16h 15m

2 stops

RAR10:45 pmRarotonga

Nov 21

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

$908

Alaska Airlines

Nov 13

LAX8:30 amLos Angeles

16h 15m

2 stops

RAR10:45 pmRarotonga

Nov 21

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

14h 55m

1 stop

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

$959

Air New Zealand flights from California to Rarotonga

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Air New Zealand

Feb 1

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Feb 9

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,316

Air New Zealand

Dec 7

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

19h 40m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Dec 14

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

25h 09m

2 stops

LAX6:04 pmLos Angeles

$1,345

Air New Zealand

Feb 9

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

19h 40m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Feb 16

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,354

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Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 4/23

7:00 am-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 5/1

12:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 55m

$969

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO San Francisco - RAR Rarotonga

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 1/1

9:00 am-10:50 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/9

12:05 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop30h 48m

$986

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN San Diego - RAR Rarotonga

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 2/12

9:25 am-10:50 pm

2 stops15h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/20

12:05 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops28h 58m

$988

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San DiegoRarotonga

SAN San Diego - RAR Rarotonga

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 2/12

8:10 am-10:50 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Rarotonga

Sat 2/20

12:05 pm-6:48 am

1 stop16h 43m

$988

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN San Diego - RAR Rarotonga

SANRAR

San Diego

Thu 12/3

5:19 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 36m

Rarotonga

Sat 12/12

12:05 pm-6:56 am

1 stop16h 51m

$988

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN San Diego - RAR Rarotonga

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 12/4

8:15 am-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Rarotonga

Sat 12/12

12:05 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$988

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN San Diego - RAR Rarotonga

SANRAR

San Diego

Thu 12/3

5:19 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 36m

Rarotonga

Sat 12/12

12:05 pm-7:12 am

2 stops17h 07m

$988

San DiegoRarotonga

SAN San Diego - RAR Rarotonga

SANRAR

San Diego

Fri 12/4

8:27 am-10:55 pm

2 stops16h 28m

Rarotonga

Sat 12/12

12:05 pm-7:12 am

2 stops17h 07m

$988

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Mon 2/1

7:10 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Rarotonga

Tue 2/9

2:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,316

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Mon 12/7

8:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Rarotonga

Mon 12/14

2:55 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,345

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga?

The month of June is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga from California, with most prices found around $987. If you don’t want to visit Rarotonga 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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Fastest flight time	16h 55m
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The best one-way flight to Rarotonga from California in the past 72 hours is $584. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Rarotonga found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $969.

The fastest flight from California to Rarotonga takes 16h 55m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Rarotonga Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Rarotonga Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Rarotonga Airport?
As of November 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from California to Rarotonga Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Rarotonga Airport?
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 Rarotonga Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rarotonga Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Rarotonga Airport 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 Rarotonga Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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