Cheap Flights from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Rarotonga International to Aitutaki flights are currently cheapest in December.

Direct flights from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki

Rarotonga International to Aitutaki: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Rarotonga International to Arutanga below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Aitutaki.

Avarua to Arutanga: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,121
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time50 mins
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week20

Finding cheap flights from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki is R 5,858. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
50 minutes is the average flight time from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki.
Air New Zealand and Air Rarotonga fly direct from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki.
As of August 2025, there are 20 flights per week flying from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki.
The cheapest month to fly from Rarotonga International to Aitutaki is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Rarotonga International Airport to Aitutaki Airport on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Aitutaki but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Arutanga is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Rarotonga offers the cheapest flight tickets to Aitutaki.

Flying from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to Aitutaki Airport (AIT): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport is 50 minutes.

  • Flights from RAR to AIT start at 08:00 — the first with Air Rarotonga. The latest departure is at 18:30 with Air Rarotonga. In total, you can take your pick of 25 weekly Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport flights.

  • To ensure you catch your RAR to AIT flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Most travellers choose to fly with Air Rarotonga on this route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to Aitutaki Airport (AIT)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport flight is R 3,121. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 5,858. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RAR to AIT.

  • Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RAR to AIT.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport.

Handy information about Rarotonga Airport (RAR)

  • When it comes to Rarotonga Airport's on-time performance, 69.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • To find the fastest way to get from central Avarua to Rarotonga Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is approximately 3 kilometres from the city centre.

  • Catching an early flight from Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to RAR:

Arriving at Aitutaki Airport (AIT)

Getting from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) to central Arutanga

  • Aitutaki Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Arutanga. How long it takes to get to the centre by cab or ride-share depends on the time of day, so do a little research before you go.

When to fly to Aitutaki Airport (AIT)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Arutanga in May.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.