Flying from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DRW to RAR flight.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga Airport. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a top stopover on the DRW to RAR route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga Airport flight is Rs118,026. A return plane ticket right now is Rs279,893. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DRW to RAR, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DRW to RAR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
73.13% of flights departing from Darwin International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Darwin International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Darwin. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near DRW:
Arriving at Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RAR instead:
Pick up a Rarotonga Airport rental car and discover corners of Avarua that most visitors tend to miss. You can book your wheels with Avis.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Rarotonga Airport around three weeks ahead.
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 will depend on the time of day, so do a little research before you go.
When to fly to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Avarua. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
