Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR): Air New Zealand and Jetstar. The two airports are 1,873 miles (3,015 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Christchurch and Papeete.
Airlines flying nonstop from AKL to RAR
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
- JetstarNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
Book AKL to RAR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Jetstar
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
AKL to RAR with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Christchurch (CHC)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Papeete (PPT)Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui, then Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga
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AKL to RAR: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from AKL to RAR?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Jetstar fly nonstop from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga (RAR).
How far is Auckland from Rarotonga by plane?
Auckland (AKL) and Rarotonga (RAR) are 1,873 miles (3,015 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AKL to RAR award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does AKL to RAR cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for AKL to RAR with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Auckland and Rarotonga?
The most direct connections are through Christchurch (CHC) and Papeete (PPT). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Christchurch.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.