Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Rarotonga (RAR)

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Cairns to Rarotonga Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Cairns (CNS) to Rarotonga (RAR)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Cairns to Rarotonga flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top CNS to RAR routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Cairns Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
CNS
Traveling To
Rarotonga Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
RAR
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
Address:
Rarotonga ,
Cook Islands
IATA code:
RAR
Longitude:
-159.798529
Latitude:
-21.19992
Time zone:
Pacific/Rarotonga
Address:
Cairns QLD,
Australia
IATA code:
CNS
Longitude:
145.754041
Latitude:
-16.876538
Time zone:
Australia/Brisbane

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Rarotonga from Cairns from different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Rarotonga in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

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Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at and rising to depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Cairns to Rarotonga today!  

Find cheap airfares to Rarotonga from Cairns 

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  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
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Great places to stay after flight from Cairns to Rarotonga

The Islander Hotel
The Islander Hotel
3 out of 5
Main Road, Panama, Rarotonga
The price is AU$261 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$261
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (420 reviews)
"Lovely people, lovely food, very close to the airport. Took care of my parents well."

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

The Islander Hotel
Natura Nikao Beach Villa
Natura Nikao Beach Villa
3 out of 5
Ara Tapu, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star beach vacation home in Rarotonga. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Muri Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Highly recommend, cannot recommend or express this property enough! Family of six (4x kids) this house met all its needs, from location, price (stayed 8 days) right through to wifi, filtered drinking water, love that our “backyard” was the beach!!! AWESOME friendly neighbours who became our family!! ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jan. 2025

Natura Nikao Beach Villa
Red Hibiscus Villas
Red Hibiscus Villas
3 out of 5
Puka Uenga Rd, Rarotonga
Stay at this 3-star villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Aroa Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Good Location, Ants, Bikes
"Other than all the little ants, which were in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in the living room and on the bed, this was a very nice property. The location was not far off the beaten track, thanks to the availability of the loaner bikes, though they need some serious maintenance."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Red Hibiscus Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

^Savings based on all package bookings made with Flight + Hotel on Wotif.com from , as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.