Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR): what you need to know
Leave enough time to catch your CBR to RAR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Canberra Airport to Rarotonga Airport. Many passengers pass through Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport when flying between CBR and RAR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
P21,804 is currently the best price for a one-way Canberra Airport to Rarotonga Airport flight. A return flight starts at P62,065. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from CBR to RAR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Canberra Airport to Rarotonga Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CBR to RAR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Canberra Airport to Rarotonga Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Canberra Airport, data shows 72.61% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Canberra to Canberra Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Canberra Airport to Rarotonga Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near CBR:
Arriving at Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
Book a hotel close to RAR if you're on a late Canberra Airport to Rarotonga Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Rarotonga Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis to explore parts of Avarua that don't always get the spotlight.
Booking your vehicle from Rarotonga Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to central Avarua
Rarotonga Airport is roughly 3 kilometres from central Avarua. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or ride-share depends on the time of day, so do some research beforehand.
When to fly to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
The quietest month for a flight from Canberra Airport to Rarotonga Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Avarua based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
