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Sat, 6 Sept - Sun, 14 Sept
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
CNS - RAR
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
RAR - CNS
957$
911$
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Thu, 9 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
CNS - RAR
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
RAR - CNS
1364$
1311$
Prime price per passenger
Sat, 6 Sept
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
CNS - RAR
457$
440$
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Tue, 14 Oct
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
CNS - RAR
576$
556$
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Cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Rarotonga Island

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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
9%Trains in Rarotonga Island are 9% cheaper than in Cairns.
Cairns$5.00
Rarotonga Island$4.57
MealMid-priced restaurant
9%A meal in Rarotonga Island is 9% cheaper than a meal in Cairns.
Cairns$20.00
Rarotonga Island$18.28
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
220%Taxis are 220% more expensive in Rarotonga Island than in Cairns.
Cairns$10.00
Rarotonga Island$32.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
11%Coffee is 11% more expensive in Rarotonga Island than in Cairns.
Cairns$5.92
Rarotonga Island$6.55
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.1 NZD
1 NZD = 0.92 AUD
Last checked on Wed, 6/08
Distance: 5716 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms
Rarotonga Island airports
Rarotonga (RAR)How far from city centre: 4 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cairns to Rarotonga Island

How long does the flight take to go from Cairns to Rarotonga Island?
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How can I find cheap flights from Cairns to Rarotonga Island at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cairns to Rarotonga Island is $440. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Rarotonga Island expensive to visit compared to Cairns?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Rarotonga Island costs an average of 32.00 AUD, 220% more expensive than Cairns, with a fare of 10.00 AUD,

while train tickets costs 9% less in Rarotonga Island: 4.57 AUD against 5.00 AUD in Cairns.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.28 AUD in Rarotonga Island, 9% less than the 20.00 AUD in Cairns.

The price of the coffee is around 11% more expensive in Rarotonga Island, with an average of 6.55 AUD , while in Cairns the coffee costs 5.92 AUD.

When is the best time to book a flight from Cairns to Rarotonga Island?
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When is the best time to travel from Cairns to Rarotonga Island?
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Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cairns to Rarotonga Island?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Cook Islands may apply when travelling from Cairns. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Rarotonga Island compared to Cairns?
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Which airports have flights between Cairns and Rarotonga Island?
Which are the airlines with flights from Cairns to Rarotonga Island?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Cairns to Rarotonga Island are:

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