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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Find cheap airfares to Rarotonga from Cairns 

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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 Rarotonga
The price is AU$269 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$269
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (608 reviews)
"Positives and negatives: + Rooms actually are nicer than they look in the pictures. We were pleasantly surprised + Restaurant is really good quality, both staff and food were great + Aircon worked very well and room didn't seem to humid + Love these guys because they are kind to animals. - No late ..."

Reviewed on 5 June 2026

The Islander Hotel
Kia Orana Villas and Spa

Kia Orana Villas and Spa

4 out of 5
2 Ariki Road Rarotonga
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
"The room was lovely, the beds were so soft and comfortable. There is a full kitchen and washing machine and dryer/drying rack which were very helpful. The pool area is nice an relaxing. The site is about 15-20 min from the bus if you don't have a car, the walk is comfortable if you like walking (bring ..."

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

Kia Orana Villas and Spa
Red Hibiscus Villas

Red Hibiscus Villas

3 out of 5
Puka Uenga Rd Rarotonga
Stay at this villa in Rarotonga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Muri Beach and Muri Lagoon are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"Everything was perfect but our only small issue was the smell on the property. It comes and goes but when it comes it stays for awhile and its a horrible stench. If that can be fixed it would be great as we plan to return. But other than that....LOVED IT!!!"

Reviewed on 9 June 2026

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.