Statistics on Auckland-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) (from: Auckland)
The average price to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Auckland airport is $ 602 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 476 (in february) and $ 740 (in october), which is a saving of $ 126 or a surplus of $ 139 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all the prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $387 to $443 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a wednesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Auckland-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 50795 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 476, saving $ 126 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 602). Conversely, october will be the most expensive ($ 740).
Flight Auckland-Cook islands (Rarotonga island): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 514 | $ 637 | fair price |
| February | $ 396 | $ 476 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 429 | $ 514 | good price |
| April | $ 551 | $ 665 | fair price |
| May | $ 435 | $ 507 | good price |
| June | $ 399 | $ 496 | good price |
| July | $ 459 | $ 591 | fair price |
| August | $ 427 | $ 602 | fair price |
| September | $ 476 | $ 647 | fair price |
| October | $ 528 | $ 740 the most expensive | very high price |
| November | $ 481 | $ 608 | fair price |
| December | $ 564 | $ 728 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Auckland to Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Auckland to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) range from $276 to $1106. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $277 to $332), 1% at the maximum price (from $1050 to $1106). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $387 to $443 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Auckland->Cook islands flight
There are 2 companies that serve Auckland from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) airport: Jetstar and Air New Zealand.
Data analysis:
Of the 50795 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (55% of the time) on the Auckland->Cook islands route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Auckland-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $56. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $135.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to Auckland departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $32. Conversely, departing from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) on a saturday may cost you an additional $28.
Top prices Auckland-Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 08-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 332 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 15-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 309 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 19-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 320 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 24-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 345 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 09-06 to 15-06-2025 | $ 334 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 06-10 to 12-10-2025 | $ 344 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 17-11 to 23-11-2025 | $ 347 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 24-11 to 30-11-2025 | $ 341 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 16-02 to 20-02-2026 | $ 304 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Auckland → Rarotonga island | 19-02 to 25-02-2026 | $ 307 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Auckland - Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Auckland-Cook islands flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Auckland to Cook islands (Rarotonga island), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 501 $, which is a saving of 101 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (171 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Auckland to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 448 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 634), 1 to 2 months ($ 580), 9 to 10 months ($ 460) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 427 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 447), 6 to 7 months ($ 448), 7 to 8 months ($ 468) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 434 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 507), 3 to 4 months ($ 508), 4 to 5 months ($ 501), 5 to 6 months ($ 452), 7 to 8 months ($ 497) |
| April | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 493 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 659), 3 to 4 months ($ 646), 4 to 5 months ($ 641), 7 to 8 months ($ 635), 8 to 9 months ($ 646) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 444 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 506), 4 to 5 months ($ 475), 7 to 8 months ($ 479), 9 to 10 months ($ 476) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 387 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 393), 5 to 6 months ($ 491), 7 to 8 months ($ 490), 8 to 9 months ($ 481), 9 to 10 months ($ 481) |
| July | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 458 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 515), 3 to 4 months ($ 498), 4 to 5 months ($ 559), 5 to 6 months ($ 545), 6 to 7 months ($ 533), 9 to 10 months ($ 522), 10 to 11 months ($ 498), 11 to 12 months ($ 540) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 413 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 553), 3 to 4 months ($ 443), 4 to 5 months ($ 423), 5 to 6 months ($ 460), 6 to 7 months ($ 436), 8 to 9 months ($ 492), 9 to 10 months ($ 457), 10 to 11 months ($ 446) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 406 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 466), 4 to 5 months ($ 412), 6 to 7 months ($ 499), 7 to 8 months ($ 515), 8 to 9 months ($ 499), 9 to 10 months ($ 525), 10 to 11 months ($ 532), 11 to 12 months ($ 584) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 437 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 578), 5 to 6 months ($ 534), 6 to 7 months ($ 459), 8 to 9 months ($ 480), 9 to 10 months ($ 542), 10 to 11 months ($ 559), 11 to 12 months ($ 550) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 397 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 582), 5 to 6 months ($ 451), 7 to 8 months ($ 404), 8 to 9 months ($ 417), 9 to 10 months ($ 424), 10 to 11 months ($ 422), 11 to 12 months ($ 499) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 475 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 697), 2 to 3 months ($ 719), 6 to 7 months ($ 669), 7 to 8 months ($ 499), 8 to 9 months ($ 490), 10 to 11 months ($ 489), 11 to 12 months ($ 524) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Auckland->Cook islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $13 more.
Auckland to Cook islands (Rarotonga island): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 648 $398 to $1310 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 496 $309 to $803 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 504 $317 to $866 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 613 $426 to $927 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 472 $394 to $714 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 538 $370 to $1059 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 441 $334 to $598 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 426 $340 to $665 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 513 $364 to $722 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 464 $396 to $569 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 361 $298 to $525 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 473 $447 to $498 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Cook islands (Rarotonga island). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!