Statistics on London-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: London)
The average price to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from London airport is $ 2414 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1971 (in may) and $ 2920 (in july), which is a saving of $ 443 or a surplus of $ 507 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1852 to $1905 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3388 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1971, saving $ 443 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2414). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2920).
Flight London-Cook islands (Rarotonga island): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 2364 | $ 2733 | high price |
| February | $ 1937 | $ 2160 | good price |
| March | $ 1757 | $ 1989 | good price |
| April | $ 1899 | $ 2293 | fair price |
| May | $ 1744 | $ 1971 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1914 | $ 2429 | fair price |
| July | $ 2360 | $ 2920 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 2120 | $ 2666 | fair price |
| September | $ 1823 | $ 2218 | fair price |
| October | $ 1954 | $ 2434 | fair price |
| November | $ 1821 | $ 2250 | fair price |
| December | $ 2387 | $ 2893 | 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 London to Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) range from $1481 to $3280. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1482 to $1534), 1% at the maximum price (from $3227 to $3280). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1852 to $1905 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Cook islands flight
There are 14 companies that serve London from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) airport: Air New Zealand, British Airways, United, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, Air China, Lufthansa, Emirates, Ryanair, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, EasyJet and China Southern.
Data analysis:
Of the 3388 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the London->Cook islands route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $81. On the other hand, departing on a tuesday may cost you an additional $136.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to London departing on a sunday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a sunday for your return date, you will save an average of $135. Conversely, departing from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) on a thursday may cost you an additional $204.
Top prices London-Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Rarotonga island | 04-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 1775 | layover flight with Air China |
| London → Rarotonga island | 07-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 1630 | layover flight with China Eastern |
| London → Rarotonga island | 07-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 1594 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Rarotonga island | 08-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 1754 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| London → Rarotonga island | 12-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 1645 | layover flight with China Southern |
| London → Rarotonga island | 01-04 to 09-04-2025 | $ 1732 | layover flight with Emirates |
| London → Rarotonga island | 19-04 to 26-04-2025 | $ 1940 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| London → Rarotonga island | 11-06 to 20-06-2025 | $ 1767 | layover flight with Qatar Airways |
| London → Rarotonga island | 01-09 to 22-09-2025 | $ 1932 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| London → Rarotonga island | 04-09 to 09-09-2025 | $ 1933 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
When to book your flight London - Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 7 to 8 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 London-Cook islands flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Cook islands (Rarotonga island), it is recommended to buy it 7 to 8 months before departure (it is then on average 2061 $, which is a saving of 353 $ 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 (434 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 2489 $) |
| February | - |
| March | - |
| April | - |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1878 $) |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | - |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 2318 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2419) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2054 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 2089) |
| December | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2838 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for London->Cook islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $69. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $127 more.
London 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 2521 $2353 to $2690 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 2796 $1775 to $3653 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 2990 $2232 to $4778 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 2134 $1568 to $3062 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1527 $1261 to $1754 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 2223 $1732 to $3301 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 2039 $2039 to $2039 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1815 $1767 to $1839 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 3127 $1891 to $7827 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 3174 $1981 to $4367 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1998 $1932 to $2127 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 2021 $1998 to $2043 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, february, march, april, june, september and october are cheaper to travel to Cook islands (Rarotonga island). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!