Statistics on Los Angeles -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: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Los Angeles airport is $ 2002 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1641 (in march) and $ 2544 (in december), which is a saving of $ 361 or a surplus of $ 543 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1703 to $1758 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a sunday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Cook islands (Rarotonga island) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 3723 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1641, saving $ 361 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2002). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 2544).
Flight Los Angeles -Cook islands (Rarotonga island): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1651 | $ 2218 | fair price |
| February | $ 1491 | $ 1805 | good price |
| March | $ 1373 | $ 1641 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1539 | $ 1812 | good price |
| May | $ 1488 | $ 1755 | good price |
| June | $ 1789 | $ 2158 | fair price |
| July | $ 1825 | $ 2240 | fair price |
| August | $ 1661 | $ 1995 | fair price |
| September | $ 1574 | $ 1905 | fair price |
| October | $ 1717 | $ 2038 | fair price |
| November | $ 1603 | $ 1900 | fair price |
| December | $ 1976 | $ 2544 the most expensive | very 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 Los Angeles to Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) range from $879 to $2746. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $879 to $934), 1% at the maximum price (from $2691 to $2746). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1703 to $1758 (6% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Cook islands flight
There are 11 companies that serve Los Angeles from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) airport: Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, Qantas, United, Singapore Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Spirit Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 3723 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (38% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Cook islands route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Cook islands (Rarotonga island) flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $319. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $173.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to Los Angeles 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 $293. Conversely, departing from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) on a thursday may cost you an additional $300.
Top prices Los Angeles -Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 24-04 to 28-04-2025 | $ 1418 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 13-05 to 23-05-2025 | $ 1265 | layover flight with Air New Zealand |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 17-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 1439 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 24-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 1444 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 01-08 to 09-08-2025 | $ 1414 | layover flight with Hawaiian Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 11-08 to 15-08-2025 | $ 1401 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 18-08 to 22-08-2025 | $ 1448 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 03-11 to 11-11-2025 | $ 1393 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 18-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 1570 | layover flight with Air Tahiti Nui |
| Los Angeles → Rarotonga island | 04-12 to 18-12-2025 | $ 1534 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 1 to 2 months 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 Los Angeles -Cook islands flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Cook islands (Rarotonga island), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1749 $, which is a saving of 253 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 1 to 2 months in advance, you will pay the full price (123 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1881 $) |
| February | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1499 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1722) |
| March | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1562 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1603) |
| April | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1490 $) |
| May | - |
| June | - |
| July | - |
| August | - |
| September | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1845 $) |
| October | - |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1806 $) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2498 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Cook islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $43. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $71 more.
Los Angeles 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 | $ 1569 $958 to $2210 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1450 $1265 to $1654 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1729 $1625 to $1863 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1480 $1401 to $1598 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 2110 $2110 to $2110 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1950 $1950 to $1950 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1466 $1367 to $1627 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1534 $1534 to $1534 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1614 $1614 to $1614 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, august, october, november, december and march are cheaper to travel to Cook islands (Rarotonga island). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!