United States to Cook Islands Β· 2,941 miles (4,733 km)

Honolulu (HNL) to Rarotonga (RAR) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to Rarotonga (RAR): Alaska Airlines. The two airports are 2,941 miles (4,733 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Papeete.

Airlines flying nonstop from HNL to RAR

  • Alaska Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book HNL to RAR with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

HNL to RAR with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Papeete (PPT)Alaska Airlines, then Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Air Tahiti logo
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HNL to RAR: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from HNL to RAR?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Honolulu (HNL) to Rarotonga (RAR).

How far is Honolulu from Rarotonga by plane?

Honolulu (HNL) and Rarotonga (RAR) are 2,941 miles (4,733 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book HNL to RAR award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does HNL 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 HNL to RAR with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Honolulu and Rarotonga?

The most direct connections are through Papeete (PPT).

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.