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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Rarotonga
Rarotongadirect$712
Aitutaki
Aitutaki1 stop$1,516

Cheap Flight Deals to the Cook Islands

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to the Cook Islands that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to the Cook Islands

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to the Cook Islands.
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Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 12:35RAR-SYD
7h 25mdirect
$712Jetstar
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 12:35RAR-SYD
7h 25mdirect
$729Jetstar
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
09:10 - 12:35RAR-SYD
7h 25mdirect
$746Jetstar
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Sat, 31 May - Fri, 6 Jun
Jetstar Logo
21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:05 - 14:30RAR-SYD
20h 25m1 stop
$768Jetstar
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Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
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21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
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22:05 - 12:55RAR-SYD
18h 50m2 stops
Sun, 15 Jun - Sun, 22 Jun
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21:30 - 07:15SYD-RAR
5h 45mdirect
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03:05 - 08:45RAR-SYD
9h 40m1 stop
Sun, 15 Jun - Sat, 21 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
07:10 - 21:05SYD-RAR
9h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
22:05 - 08:20RAR-SYD
14h 15m1 stop
$987Qantas Airways
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Sat, 31 May - Fri, 6 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
07:10 - 21:05SYD-RAR
9h 55m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
22:05 - 07:45RAR-SYD
13h 40m1 stop
$1,014Qantas Airways
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Mon, 2 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
08:45 - 01:55SYD-RAR
13h 10m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
23:20 - 08:45RAR-SYD
13h 25m1 stop
$1,105Air New Zealand
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Wed, 23 Jul - Wed, 20 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
08:35 - 22:10MEL-RAR
9h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
23:20 - 20:35RAR-MEL
25h 15m1 stop
$1,136Air New Zealand
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Thu, 15 May - Fri, 23 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to the Cook Islands

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to the Cook Islands to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to the Cook Islands?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to the Cook Islands from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Rarotonga, at $250 return. The most popular route is Sydney (SYD) to Rarotonga (RAR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $250.

What is the cheapest day to fly to the Cook Islands?

The average price of all flights from Australia to the Cook Islands clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the Cook Islands is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,049. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $1,445 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to the Cook Islands?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to the Cook Islands, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Australia to the Cook Islands is February, when tickets cost $862 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,746 and $1,291 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the Cook Islands?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Australia to the Cook Islands depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to the Cook Islands is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $551 on average. Morning departures are around 8% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the Cook Islands is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $992.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to the Cook Islands?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to the Cook Islands, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Australia to the Cook Islands, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the Cook Islands?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the Cook Islands is Rarotonga Airport (RAR), with an average flight price of $411.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$358
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Sydney to Rarotonga

FAQs - booking Cook Islands flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to the Cook Islands?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to the Cook Islands.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to the Cook Islands?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to the Cook Islands is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to the Cook Islands?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to the Cook Islands with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to the Cook Islands?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to the Cook Islands up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to the Cook Islands

  • Looking for cheap airfare to the Cook Islands? 25% of our users found return tickets to the Cook Islands for the following prices or less: From Sydney $607
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Cook Islands flight deals.

Top 3 airlines flying to the Cook Islands

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to the Cook Islands? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 469 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
Airline reviews

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AKL - IAH
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Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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