How to find cheap flights to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)
ج.م. 91,326 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to RAR, the lowest fare is ج.م. 45,149.
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About one month before takeoff is an ideal time to book tickets to Avarua, where Avarua Rarotonga International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the cheapest fares.
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Best time to go to Avarua
June is generally the cheapest month to jump on a flight to Avarua.
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to RAR.
Travel to Avarua in October if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RAR, but also when fares can be more expensive.
Travel in February if you prefer to travel with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Avarua are usually less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. March brings the warmest days in Avarua, with averages of between 25ºC and 28ºC.
August has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 20ºC to 24ºC.
With four days of rain on average, June is the driest month in Avarua.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around 11 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Avarua in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Hawaiian Airlines is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 89% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a wise choice when booking your RAR plane ticket.
The timezone at RAR is UTC-10.
Crawl into bed not long after your flight to RAR. Book a room at any of these hotels close to Avarua Rarotonga International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Flights taking off from Avarua Rarotonga International Airport complete their journey as scheduled 69% of the time. This percentage reflects the airport's reliability when it comes to punctuality.
Getting to central Avarua from Avarua Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)
Central Avarua is about 8 kilometres from RAR.
If you're taking a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to RAR, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Expect the trip to take roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Avarua:
Avarua highlights
Put these leading attractions high on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Avarua:
Cook Islands National Museum: Around 0.64 kilometres east of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Cook Islands Wildlife Centre: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 2 kilometres west of the heart of Avarua.
