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Scan through all non-stop flights from Rarotonga Island to Auckland. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from RAR to AKL, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Auckland is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Auckland is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Rarotonga Island RAR to Auckland AKL. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their RAR AKL flight schedule.
Flights from RAR to AKL are operated 13 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 01:35 - 22:15. The earliest flight departs at 01:35, the last flight departs at 22:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Rarotonga Island to Auckland takes 4 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Rarotonga Island and Auckland is 1,871 miles (or 3,011 km).
There is 1 airport in Auckland: Auckland Airport (AKL).
There are 13 flights per week flying from Rarotonga Island to Auckland (as of April 2026).
4 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Rarotonga Island to Auckland.
The distance from Rarotonga Island to Auckland is 1,871 miles (3,011 kilometers).
Air New Zealand and Jetstar are flying nonstop from Rarotonga Island to Auckland.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Rarotonga Island to Auckland.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Rarotonga Island to Auckland:
The earliest flight departs at 01:35 from Rarotonga Island and arrives at 04:55 at Auckland.
The latest flight departs at 22:15 from Rarotonga Island and arrives at 00:55 at Auckland.
1,871 miles (3,011 km) · 4h 30m
15:45
18:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 945
Air New Zealand
Boeing 787-9
Y
W
J
F
15:45
18:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 945
Air New Zealand
Boeing 777-300ER
Y
W
J
F
15:45
18:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 945
Air New Zealand
Boeing 787
Y
W
J
F
15:45
18:15
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 945
Air New Zealand
Boeing 787-9
Y
W
J
F
22:05
00:40
Jetstar
JQ 114
Jetstar
Airbus A320-100/200
Y
W
J
F
22:15
00:55
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 949
Air New Zealand
Airbus A320neo
Y
W
J
F
22:15
00:55
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 949
Air New Zealand
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
22:15
00:55
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 949
Air New Zealand
Airbus A321neo
Y
W
J
F
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