Cook Islands to New Zealand Β· 1,873 miles (3,015 km)

Rarotonga (RAR) to Auckland (AKL) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Rarotonga (RAR) to Auckland (AKL): 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 RAR to AKL

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • Jetstar logo
    JetstarNot in an alliance Β· bookable with 1 programWho books it

Book RAR to AKL with points

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

RAR to AKL 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
    Air New Zealand logo
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Papeete (PPT)Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga, then Air New Zealand and Air Tahiti Nui
    Air Tahiti logo
    GZ
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air Tahiti Nui logo

RAR to AKL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from RAR to AKL?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Jetstar fly nonstop from Rarotonga (RAR) to Auckland (AKL).

How far is Rarotonga from Auckland by plane?

Rarotonga (RAR) and Auckland (AKL) 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 RAR to AKL 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 RAR to AKL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RAR to AKL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Rarotonga and Auckland?

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.