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Flights from Rarotonga to Papeete

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Rarotonga to Papeete over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 407 and round-trip tickets from CAD 798.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        RAR 12:15
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 15:00
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Fri, Jun 19 | Air Tahiti airline
        PPT 12:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        RAR 15:05
        Papeete - Rarotonga | Wed, Jun 24 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 798 CAD 2,023
        61% off
        61% off
        CAD 2,023 CAD 798
      • RAR 16:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 18:45
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Wed, Jun 17 | Air Tahiti airline
        PPT 12:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        RAR 15:05
        Papeete - Rarotonga | Wed, Jun 24 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 798 CAD 2,023
        61% off
        61% off
        CAD 2,023 CAD 798
      • RAR 23:05
        27h 20m
        2 stops
        PPT 02:25
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Fri, Jun 19 | Air New Zealand
        PPT 12:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        RAR 15:05
        Papeete - Rarotonga | Mon, Jun 22 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 1,719 CAD 2,023
        15% off
        15% off
        CAD 2,023 CAD 1,719
      • RAR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        PPT 14:00
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Sun, Jun 14 | Normal Airline
        PPT 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        RAR 16:00
        Papeete - Rarotonga | Tue, Jun 16 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        RAR 16:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 18:45
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Mon, Jun 22 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 407 CAD 568
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 568 CAD 407
      • RAR 16:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 19:05
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Fri, Jul 10 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 409 CAD 568
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 568 CAD 409
      • RAR 12:15
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 15:00
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Wed, Jul 8 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 411 CAD 568
        28% off
        28% off
        CAD 568 CAD 411
      • RAR 16:20
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 19:05
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Fri, Jul 17 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 427
        25% off
        CAD 568 CAD 427
      • RAR 07:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        PPT 09:40
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Thu, Jul 9 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 427
        25% off
        CAD 568 CAD 427
      • RAR 16:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 18:45
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Mon, Jun 15 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 432
        24% off
        CAD 568 CAD 432
      • RAR 16:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 18:45
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Mon, Jul 20 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 433
        24% off
        CAD 568 CAD 433
      • RAR 16:00
        2h 45m
        Direct
        PPT 18:45
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Mon, Jun 29 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 433
        24% off
        CAD 568 CAD 433
      • RAR 07:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        PPT 09:40
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Thu, Jun 25 | Air Rarotonga
        CAD 449
        21% off
        CAD 568 CAD 449
      • RAR 07:00
        2h 40m
        Direct
        PPT 09:40
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Thu, Jun 25 | Air Tahiti airline
        CAD 482
        15% off
        CAD 568 CAD 482
      • RAR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        PPT 14:00
        Rarotonga - Papeete | Sun, Jun 14 | Normal Airline
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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.

Flight Information for Rarotonga to Papeete Flights

The distance between Rarotonga and Papeete is 1,143.03km. It takes around 2 hours 42 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 priceCAD 407
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 1,719
Off-season travel monthAugust
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,143.03km
Average flight time2 hours 42 minutes
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?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Rarotonga to Papeete in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete is June, with an average price of CAD 397. The most expensive month is usually May, with average prices reaching CAD 533.

CAD 533
CAD 465
CAD 397
CAD 329
  • CAD 397
    Jun
  • CAD 454
    Jul
  • CAD 498
    Aug
  • CAD 490
    Sep
  • CAD 480
    Oct
  • CAD 476
    Nov
  • CAD 397
    Dec
  • CAD 419
    Jan
  • CAD 464
    Feb
  • CAD 532
    Mar
  • CAD 482
    Apr
  • CAD 533
    May

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 CAD 407 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. RAR to PPT on Mon, Jun 22), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 1,719 departing on Fri, Jun 19 and returning on Mon, Jun 22.
  • It takes about 2 hours 42 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.
  • 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 Mon, Jun 22, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 407.
    · 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.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Papeete travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rarotonga to Papeete on June 18, 2026 with Air Tahiti, with prices starting at CAD 833.
  • 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Rarotonga to Papeete

Which airlines operate the most flights from Rarotonga to Papeete?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Rarotonga to Papeete on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Rarotonga to Papeete is Air Tahiti airline/Air Rarotonga, operating 4 flights per week.

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Air Tahiti airline
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