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.
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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)
Book a hotel close to AIT if you have a late Rarotonga Airport to Aitutaki Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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.