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

Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Cook Islands

How long is the flight from United States to Cook Islands?

The flight from United States 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 United States) to Rarotonga (the most popular airport in Cook Islands), then the flight time is 16h 15m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in United States) to Rarotonga, then the average flight time is 16h 15m.

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

Prices for flights from United States to Cook Islands refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from United States to Cook Islands is 2 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to Cook Islands.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cook Islands can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cook Islands. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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4:35 pm - 10:45 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

6h 10mnonstop

12:05 pm - 6:10 pmRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

6h 05mnonstop

$948Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

4:35 pm - 10:55 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

6h 20mnonstop

12:05 pm - 6:10 pmRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

6h 05mnonstop

$948Alaska Airlines

Fri, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 10

4:35 pm - 10:50 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

6h 15mnonstop

12:05 pm - 6:10 pmRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

6h 05mnonstop

$948Alaska Airlines

Fri, Dec 18 - Sat, Jan 2

4:35 pm - 10:50 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

6h 15mnonstop

12:05 pm - 6:10 pmRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

6h 05mnonstop

$948Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 9

7:00 am - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

18h 55m2 stops Kona Intl Honolulu

12:05 pm - 5:15 amRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

14h 10m1 stop Honolulu

$969Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 2 - Sat, Apr 10

7:00 am - 10:45 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

17h 45m1 stop Honolulu

12:05 pm - 8:33 pmRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

30h 28m2 stops Honolulu Lihue

$975Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

8:30 am - 10:45 pmSFO San Francisco-RAR Rarotonga

16h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

12:05 pm - 8:33 pmRAR Rarotonga-SFO San Francisco

30h 28m2 stops Honolulu Lihue

$975Alaska Airlines

Fri, Jan 22 - Sat, Jan 30

8:30 am - 10:55 pmLAX Los Angeles-RAR Rarotonga

17h 25m2 stops Kona Intl Honolulu

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

15h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$979Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 24

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

$1,317Air New Zealand

Mon, Jan 25 - Wed, Feb 10

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

$1,319Air New Zealand

Thu, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 24

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9:30 am - 1:40 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

28h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 7:40 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

16h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,837Air New Zealand

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

12:20 pm - 6:35 amHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

42h 15m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

2:55 pm - 7:40 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

16h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,903Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

11:55 pm - 8:10 amHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

32h 15m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

9:25 pm - 7:40 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

34h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,980Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 15

11:55 pm - 8:10 amHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

32h 15m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

9:25 pm - 7:40 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

34h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,069Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Nov 17

3:35 pm - 1:20 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

21h 45m1 stop Papeete Faaa

12:15 pm - 5:25 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

17h 10m1 stop Papeete Faaa

$2,070Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

9:37 pm - 1:20 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

39h 43m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

9:25 pm - 7:40 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

34h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,160Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 17

3:35 pm - 1:20 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

21h 45m1 stop Papeete Faaa

9:00 am - 10:45 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

25h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,172Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

11:55 pm - 8:10 amHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

32h 15m2 stops Nadi Brisbane

2:55 pm - 7:40 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

16h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,213Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 18

12:20 pm - 8:10 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

55h 50m3 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl

2:55 pm - 7:40 amRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

16h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

$2,336Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 16

12:51 pm - 1:20 pmHNL Honolulu-RAR Rarotonga

24h 29m2 stops Los Angeles Papeete Faaa

12:15 pm - 9:12 pmRAR Rarotonga-HNL Honolulu

32h 57m2 stops Papeete Faaa Los Angeles

$2,382Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

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Alaska Airlines flights from United States to Cook Islands

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Alaska Airlines

Dec 18

HNL4:35 pmHonolulu

6h 15m

RAR10:50 pmRarotonga

Jan 2

RAR12:05 pmRarotonga

6h 05m

HNL6:10 pmHonolulu

$948

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

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

$962

Air New Zealand flights from United States to Cook Islands

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Air New Zealand

Jan 25

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

19h 40m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Feb 10

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,317

Air New Zealand

Feb 18

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

19h 40m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Feb 24

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

$1,319

Air New Zealand

Feb 24

LAX7:10 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

RAR1:40 pmRarotonga

Mar 3

RAR2:55 pmRarotonga

27h 22m

2 stops

LAX8:17 pmLos Angeles

$1,343

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Fri 1/22

4:35 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

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Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$948

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HNL Honolulu - RAR Rarotonga

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Fri 4/2

4:35 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

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12:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

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Fri 12/18

4:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

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12:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$948

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HNL Honolulu - RAR Rarotonga

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Fri 1/1

4:35 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

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Sat 1/9

12:05 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$948

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO San Francisco - RAR Rarotonga

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San Francisco

Fri 4/2

7:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/10

12:05 pm-5:15 am

1 stop14h 10m

$969

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO San Francisco - RAR Rarotonga

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 1/22

7:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$975

San FranciscoRarotonga

SFO San Francisco - RAR Rarotonga

SFORAR

San Francisco

Fri 1/22

8:30 am-10:45 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Rarotonga

Sat 1/30

12:05 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$975

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Fri 4/16

8:30 am-10:55 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 4/24

12:05 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 55m

$979

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Mon 1/25

8:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Rarotonga

Wed 2/10

2:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,317

Los AngelesRarotonga

LAX Los Angeles - RAR Rarotonga

LAXRAR

Los Angeles

Thu 2/18

8:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Rarotonga

Wed 2/24

2:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 30m

$1,319

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cook Islands from United States, with most prices found around $906. If you don’t want to visit Cook Islands in January, then you should wait until May to fly from United States, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $949.

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Best Price Found	$589
Fastest flight time	6h 10m
Direct flights	Sat
Airports in Cook Islands	6 airports

The best one-way flight to Cook Islands from United States in the past 72 hours is $589. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Cook Islands found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $948.

The fastest flight from United States to Cook Islands takes 6h 10m

Direct flights go from United States to Cook Islands on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 6 airports in Cook Islands. From United States there are direct flights to Rarotonga (RAR).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from the United States to the Cook Islands

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Cook Islands?
Prices for flights from United States to Cook Islands refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Cook Islands?
The number of operators available for flights from United States to Cook Islands is 2 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States 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 United States to Cook Islands.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cook Islands?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cook Islands can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cook Islands. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Cook Islands?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between United States and Cook Islands, the leading plane model is Airbus A321 (sharklets), making up 72.92% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 with 16.67%, Airbus A321-100/200 with 8.33%, and Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 2.08%.

Best airlines flying from United States to Cook Islands

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,142 reviews		Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $1,234	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 682 reviews		Search Air New Zealand flights

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