Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Rarotonga to Papeete

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Rarotonga to Papeete, including Air Tahiti airline, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Air Tahiti airline.
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Rarotonga to Papeete according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Rarotonga to Papeete in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at AU$ 386, and round-trip tickets start at AU$ 1,914.

Displayed flight fares from Rarotonga to Papeete are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Rarotonga to Papeete Flight Details

The distance between Rarotonga and Papeete is approximately 1,143.03km. It takes around 2 hours 44 minutes on average to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 386
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 1,914
Off-season for travelAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,143.03km
Average flight time2 hours 44 minutes
Popular airlineAir Tahiti
Flight statistics for the Rarotonga–Papeete route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Rarotonga to Papeete

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Rarotonga to Papeete?

Average price of one-way flights from Rarotonga to Papeete purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Rarotonga to Papeete is Dec, with an average price of AU$ 411. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically May, with an average price of up to AU$ 593.

AU$ 593
AU$ 502
AU$ 411
AU$ 320
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 499
    Jan
  • AU$ 462
    Feb
  • AU$ 418
    Mar
  • AU$ 510
    Apr
  • AU$ 593
    May
  • AU$ 467
    Jun
  • AU$ 471
    Jul
  • AU$ 516
    Aug
  • AU$ 508
    Sep
  • AU$ 498
    Oct
  • AU$ 493
    Nov
  • AU$ 411
    Dec

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Rarotonga (RAR) to Papeete (PPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Tahiti airline offers one-way fares as low as AU$ 386 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RAR to PPT on Thu, Jan 22), while Jetstar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 1,914 departing on Fri, Mar 6 and returning on Mon, Mar 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Rarotonga to Papeete with the following airlines, including: Air Tahiti Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 44 minutes to fly from Rarotonga (RAR) to Papeete (PPT).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Rarotonga to Papeete is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Rarotonga to Papeete. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Air Tahiti: -/-/-/-/-/F/- -- VT037 (19:25) Air Tahiti: -/-/-/W/-/-/- -- VT036 (16:01)
  • To find best deals on flights from Rarotonga to Papeete, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 22, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 386.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Tahiti airline.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Papeete travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete on January 31, 2026 with Air Tahiti, with prices starting at AU$ 778.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Papeete, with Rarotonga International Airport to Faa'a International Airport (RAR-PPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Faa'a International Airport (PPT).
  • The time difference between Papeete and Rarotonga is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.