Flights from Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga (RAR)

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Cheapest Flights from Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga (RAR)

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Wellington to Rarotonga Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga (RAR)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Wellington to Rarotonga flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top WLG to RAR routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Wellington Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
WLG
Traveling To
Rarotonga Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
RAR
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
NZ$978
Address:
Rarotonga ,
Cook Islands
IATA code:
RAR
Longitude:
-159.798529
Latitude:
-21.19992
Time zone:
Pacific/Rarotonga
Address:
Wellington ,
New Zealand
IATA code:
WLG
Longitude:
174.812163
Latitude:
-41.329036
Time zone:
Pacific/Auckland

Wellington to Rarotonga Flight Deals from NZ$978

Considering a quick trip to Rarotonga, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from WLG to RAR. With heaps of cheap fares from Wellington, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Rarotonga from Wellington from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Rarotonga in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Rarotonga from Wellington 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at NZ$978 and rising to NZ$1,066 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Wellington to Rarotonga today!  

Find cheap airfares to Rarotonga from Wellington 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Wellington and Rarotonga
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in May)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Wellington to Rarotonga

The Islander Hotel

The Islander Hotel

3 out of 5
Main Road Rarotonga
The price is NZ$297 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
NZ$297
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (564 reviews)
Booked a day use room rate to accommodate a long period between flights. Room was really clean and spacious for what we would consider an “airport hotel”. Restaurant/bar area was awesome and good/drinks really good. Staff were really friendly and helpful, spa onsite to grab a massage before flight ...

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

The Islander Hotel
Red Hibiscus Villas

Red Hibiscus Villas

3 out of 5
Puka Uenga Rd Rarotonga
Stay at this villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Nikao Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Perfect everything was awesome would definitely come back

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Red Hibiscus Villas
Vaniva's Villa nestled in a tropical garden oasis.

Vaniva's Villa nestled in a tropical garden oasis.

Puapuautu Tapere
Stay at this holiday home in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Nikao Beach are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Highly recommend Vaniva's Villa for large groups! The entire home is spacious! My family absolutely loved our stay here - we enjoyed the pool and deck seated area. BONUS! We watched our sisters' flight land from the deck!! The two downstairs rooms are air conditioned. There are portable fans available ...

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Vaniva's Villa nestled in a tropical garden oasis.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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