Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR): what you need to know
5 hours 40 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport. Cook Islands is 21 hours behind Sydney and operates on the UTC-10 timezone.
Choose from 7 weekly flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport. The 08:10 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight you can take between SYD and RAR. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 21:30 if early starts aren't your thing.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you'd like to check out another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a popular stop between SYD and RAR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
173 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport. A return flight starts at 380 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 6 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from SYD to RAR.
February is the cheapest month for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport takes around 27 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're on an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
If you're on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RAR:
Getting from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to central Cook Islands
The centre of Cook Islands is about 724 kilometres from Rarotonga Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
When to fly to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Rarotonga Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cook Islands in May.
Complete your Avarua trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Rarotonga Airport, check out the lowest prices and exclusive rates for hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Avarua getaway.
