Statistics on Melbourne-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: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Melbourne airport is $ 953 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 785 (in february) and $ 1152 (in december), which is a saving of $ 169 or a surplus of $ 199 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $714 to $769 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 14561 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 785, saving $ 169 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 953). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1152).
Flight Melbourne-Cook islands (Rarotonga island): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 893 | $ 1087 | high price |
| February | $ 673 | $ 785 the cheapest | very good price |
| March | $ 706 | $ 840 | good price |
| April | $ 901 | $ 1146 | high price |
| May | $ 723 | $ 861 | good price |
| June | $ 740 | $ 826 | good price |
| July | $ 799 | $ 934 | fair price |
| August | $ 737 | $ 880 | fair price |
| September | $ 797 | $ 991 | fair price |
| October | $ 806 | $ 1013 | fair price |
| November | $ 758 | $ 909 | fair price |
| December | $ 902 | $ 1152 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 Melbourne to Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) range from $550 to $1538. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $550 to $605), 1% at the maximum price (from $1483 to $1538). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $714 to $769 (13% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Cook islands flight
There are 4 companies that serve Melbourne from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) airport: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas and Virgin Australia.
Data analysis:
Of the 14561 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (48% of the time) on the Melbourne->Cook islands route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $59. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $72.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to Melbourne 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 $56. Conversely, departing from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) on a thursday may cost you an additional $80.
Top prices Melbourne-Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 14-05 to 31-05-2025 | $ 442 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 25-05 to 30-05-2025 | $ 452 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 01-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 498 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 03-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 426 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 04-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 426 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 06-06 to 11-06-2025 | $ 473 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 08-06 to 29-06-2025 | $ 459 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 10-06 to 17-06-2025 | $ 426 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 11-06 to 18-06-2025 | $ 426 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Rarotonga island | 14-06 to 22-06-2025 | $ 462 | layover flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Melbourne - 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 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 Melbourne-Cook islands flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Cook islands (Rarotonga island), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 807 $, which is a saving of 146 $ 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 (247 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 977 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1020), 5 to 6 months ($ 1009) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 717 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 766), 5 to 6 months ($ 734) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 812), 4 to 5 months ($ 774), 5 to 6 months ($ 777) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 882 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1079), 3 to 4 months ($ 1071), 4 to 5 months ($ 1091), 5 to 6 months ($ 1116), 6 to 7 months ($ 925), 7 to 8 months ($ 890) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 710 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 737), 3 to 4 months ($ 746), 4 to 5 months ($ 820), 6 to 7 months ($ 845), 7 to 8 months ($ 815) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 723 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 3 to 4 months ($ 789), 4 to 5 months ($ 765), 5 to 6 months ($ 774), 7 to 8 months ($ 826), 8 to 9 months ($ 764) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 800 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 845), 3 to 4 months ($ 881), 4 to 5 months ($ 924), 5 to 6 months ($ 911), 6 to 7 months ($ 851), 8 to 9 months ($ 934), 9 to 10 months ($ 831) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 696 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 784), 4 to 5 months ($ 789), 5 to 6 months ($ 756), 6 to 7 months ($ 779), 8 to 9 months ($ 799) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 762 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 903), 4 to 5 months ($ 822), 6 to 7 months ($ 820), 7 to 8 months ($ 788), 9 to 10 months ($ 799), 10 to 11 months ($ 929) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 761 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 984), 3 to 4 months ($ 895), 4 to 5 months ($ 829), 5 to 6 months ($ 779), 6 to 7 months ($ 807), 8 to 9 months ($ 809), 9 to 10 months ($ 812), 10 to 11 months ($ 893) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 850 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 886), 3 to 4 months ($ 888) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1064 $) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Cook islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $13. Conversely, by buying it on a wednesday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Melbourne 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 | $ 1119 $755 to $1504 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 535 $410 to $676 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 587 $415 to $1036 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 813 $673 to $1400 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 751 $680 to $1018 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 802 $672 to $949 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 705 $673 to $770 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 696 $601 to $779 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 812 $680 to $899 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 748 $691 to $897 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 603 $603 to $603 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and march are cheaper to travel to Cook islands (Rarotonga island). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!