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Flights from Palmerston North to Rarotonga

Find the cheapest flights from Palmerston North to Rarotonga within the next three months. Book one-way flights from NZD 369 or return tickets from NZD 915.

      • PMR 10:05
        9h
        1 stop
        RAR 20:05
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Mon, Jan 19 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:05
        12h 25m
        1 stop
        PMR 08:30
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Fri, Jan 23 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 915 NZD 2,102
        56% OFF
        56% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 915
      • PMR 10:05
        9h
        1 stop
        RAR 20:05
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Sat, Jan 10 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:05
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        PMR 09:35
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Fri, Jan 16 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 1,080 NZD 2,102
        49% OFF
        49% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,080
      • PMR 15:40
        21h
        1 stop
        RAR 13:40
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Thu, Jan 22 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 14:55
        29h 15m
        1 stop
        PMR 19:10
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Tue, Jan 27 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,126 NZD 2,102
        46% OFF
        46% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,126
      • PMR 08:20
        10h 50m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:10
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Wed, Jan 21 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 14:55
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        PMR 21:35
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Wed, Jan 28 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,266
        40% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,266
      • PMR 06:00
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:35
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Sat, Jan 17 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:20
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        PMR 13:15
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Sat, Jan 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,334
        37% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,334
      • PMR 10:05
        9h 5m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:10
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Sun, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:20
        15h 30m
        1 stop
        PMR 11:50
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Sun, Dec 14 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,374
        35% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,374
      • PMR 08:20
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:05
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Thu, Dec 18 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:05
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        PMR 09:35
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Fri, Dec 26 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 1,460
        31% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,460
      • PMR 14:00
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:10
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Thu, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:20
        15h 30m
        1 stop
        PMR 11:50
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Thu, Dec 18 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,653
        21% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,653
      • PMR 06:00
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:05
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Sat, Jan 3 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:05
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PMR 15:55
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Sun, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
        NZD 1,664
        21% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,664
      • PMR 14:00
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        RAR 13:40
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Tue, Jan 6 | Air New Zealand
        RAR 21:20
        13h 15m
        1 stop
        PMR 09:35
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Tue, Jan 13 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 1,703
        19% OFF
        NZD 2,102 NZD 1,703
      • PMR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RAR Invalid Date
        Palmerston North - Rarotonga | Tue, Dec 9 | Normal Airline
        RAR 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        PMR 16:00
        Rarotonga - Palmerston North | Thu, Dec 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Palmerston North to Rarotonga are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Palmerston North to Rarotonga

The distance between Palmerston North and Rarotonga is about 3,147.93 km. The most popular month to Rarotonga is December. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 369
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 915
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance3,147.93 km

Find the best time to fly from Palmerston North to Rarotonga

The cheapest time for Palmerston North to Rarotonga flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from NZD 369.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Palmerston North to Rarotonga, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Palmerston North to Rarotonga (PMR-RAR)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as NZD 369 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PMR to RAR on Mon, Jan 26), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 915 departing on Mon, Jan 19 and returning on Fri, Jan 23.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Palmerston North to Rarotonga 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Palmerston North to Rarotonga, 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 Mon, Jan 26, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 369.
    · 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 New Zealand.
    · 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 Rarotonga travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Palmerston North to Rarotonga is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Palmerston North to Rarotonga on December 7, 2025 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at NZD 1,373.
  • The time difference between Rarotonga and Palmerston North is 22h.
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