Papeete to Rarotonga flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Papeete to Rarotonga is €261 with Air Rarotonga (checked on 6 Nov 2026).
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Last seen for 1 traveller on 6 Nov 2026. Check today's price.
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One-way fare
- 2 Dec€351
- 3 Dec€268
- 5 Dec€299
- 6 Dec€382
- 9 Dec€289
- 10 Dec€342
- 12 Dec€336
- 13 Dec€342
- 16 Dec€295
- 17 Dec€299
- 19 Dec€382
- 20 Dec€404
- 23 Dec€376
- 24 Dec€289
- 26 Dec€289
- 27 Dec€289
- 30 Dec€288
- 31 Dec€261
- Lowest observed
- €261, departing 31 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 82Check live prices for this route
- Non-stop, one way
- €261, departing 31 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 6 Nov 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, Air New Zealand, Aircalin
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 40m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Papeete to Rarotonga. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 1,142 km
- Fastest observed flight time
- 2h 40m
- Airlines seen
- Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, Air New Zealand, Aircalin
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Fastest non-stop we saw: 2h 40m with Air Rarotonga.
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| Air Rarotonga | 37 / 64 | 2h 40m |
| Air Tahiti | 25 / 64 | 2h 40m |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT) → Papeete, city gazetteer reference point (-17.5596, -149.6094): ≈ 1 km.
- Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) → Rarotonga, city gazetteer reference point (-21.1999, -159.7985): ≈ 1 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Papeete to Rarotonga: December 2026, from €261 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €273 | 10 |
| December 2026 | €261 | 18 |
| January 2027 | €262 | 20 |
| February 2027 | €263 | 16 |
| March 2027 | €262 | 17 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Papeete to Rarotonga: Thursday, from €261 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | €288 | 21 |
| Thursday | €261 | 20 |
| Saturday | €262 | 20 |
| Sunday | €288 | 19 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Papeete to Rarotonga by days until departure (31 to 60 days): €261 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €273 | 4 |
| 8 to 30 days | €268 | 11 |
| 31 to 60 days | €261 | 17 |
| 61 days or more | €262 | 50 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Papeete to Rarotonga: Air Rarotonga, from €261 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air Rarotonga | €261Dec 31, 2026 | 47 |
| Air Tahiti | €288Mar 25, 2027 | 33 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Papeete to Rarotonga?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €261, found on 6 Nov 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Papeete to Rarotonga?
Cheapest month from Papeete to Rarotonga: December 2026, from €261 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Are there direct flights from Papeete to Rarotonga?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti.
Which airlines fly from Papeete to Rarotonga?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti, Air New Zealand, Aircalin.
How long does the flight from Papeete to Rarotonga take?
Across the 93 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 4h 20m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Papeete to Rarotonga fares were non-stop?
81 of the 96 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a non-stop flight from Papeete to Rarotonga?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €261, departing 31 Dec 2026 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Papeete to Rarotonga?
For Papeete to Rarotonga, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: Air Rarotonga (37), Air Tahiti (25). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Papeete to Rarotonga?
Cheapest day of the week from Papeete to Rarotonga: Thursday, from €261 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Papeete to Rarotonga?
Cheapest airline from Papeete to Rarotonga: Air Rarotonga, from €261 (checked 6 Nov 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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