Statistics on Sydney-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: Sydney)
The average price to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Sydney airport is $ 834 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 679 (in june) and $ 1071 (in december), which is a saving of $ 156 or a surplus of $ 237 (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 $688 to $741 and that it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a direct flight.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Sydney-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 25842 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) from Sydney and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in june, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 679, saving $ 156 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 834). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1071).
Flight Sydney-Cook islands (Rarotonga island): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 764 | $ 929 | fair price |
| February | $ 597 | $ 690 | good price |
| March | $ 593 | $ 718 | good price |
| April | $ 743 | $ 972 | high price |
| May | $ 584 | $ 756 | good price |
| June | $ 553 | $ 679 the cheapest | very good price |
| July | $ 664 | $ 811 | fair price |
| August | $ 616 | $ 780 | good price |
| September | $ 688 | $ 854 | fair price |
| October | $ 734 | $ 945 | fair price |
| November | $ 671 | $ 806 | fair price |
| December | $ 813 | $ 1071 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 Sydney to Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Sydney to Cook islands (Rarotonga island) range from $424 to $1429. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $424 to $477), 1% at the maximum price (from $1376 to $1429). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $688 to $741 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Sydney->Cook islands flight
There are 5 companies that serve Sydney from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) airport: Air New Zealand, Jetstar, Qantas, latam airlines group and Airasia X.
Data analysis:
Of the 25842 flights analyzed in previous years, Air New Zealand was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (41% of the time) on the Sydney->Cook islands route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Sydney-Cook islands (Rarotonga island) flight, you should take a direct flight (saving an average of $ 364 compared to a flight with one or more layovers).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Sydney-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 $69. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) to Sydney departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $66. Conversely, departing from Cook islands (Rarotonga island) on a saturday may cost you an additional $118.
Top prices Sydney-Cook islands (Rarotonga island)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 02-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 461 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 04-02 to 14-02-2025 | $ 450 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 07-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 461 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 09-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 455 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 14-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 438 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 07-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 471 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 09-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 471 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 17-06 to 21-06-2025 | $ 471 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 13-08 to 20-08-2025 | $ 456 | direct flight with Jetstar |
| Sydney → Rarotonga island | 03-09 to 10-09-2025 | $ 472 | direct flight with Jetstar |
When to book your flight Sydney - 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 Sydney-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 Sydney to Cook islands (Rarotonga island), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 648 $, which is a saving of 186 $ 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 (291 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Sydney 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 717 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 880), 4 to 5 months ($ 790), 5 to 6 months ($ 765), 6 to 7 months ($ 755) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 589 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 649), 5 to 6 months ($ 603) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 583 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 647), 6 to 7 months ($ 598) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 722 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 971), 6 to 7 months ($ 851), 7 to 8 months ($ 725), 9 to 10 months ($ 731) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 554 $) Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 716), 7 to 8 months ($ 624), 9 to 10 months ($ 582) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 529 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 650), 8 to 9 months ($ 573), 10 to 11 months ($ 545) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 776), 3 to 4 months ($ 791), 9 to 10 months ($ 687) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 708), 7 to 8 months ($ 697), 8 to 9 months ($ 686), 10 to 11 months ($ 624) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 697 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 806), 3 to 4 months ($ 769), 5 to 6 months ($ 735), 9 to 10 months ($ 761), 10 to 11 months ($ 774), 11 to 12 months ($ 775) |
| October | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 744 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 843), 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 752), 10 to 11 months ($ 778) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 786), 2 to 3 months ($ 754), 4 to 5 months ($ 803), 5 to 6 months ($ 664) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 733 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1005), 3 to 4 months ($ 1010), 4 to 5 months ($ 1034), 5 to 6 months ($ 899), 6 to 7 months ($ 815) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Sydney->Cook islands are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $38. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $27 more.
Sydney 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 | $ 938 $563 to $1364 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 960 $452 to $1873 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 815 $603 to $1423 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 573 $428 to $1196 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 596 $455 to $877 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 892 $493 to $1918 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 633 $504 to $1625 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 572 $471 to $1754 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 745 $527 to $1274 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 559 $455 to $1763 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 661 $455 to $1120 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 846 $608 to $1132 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, 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!