Travelling from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
A direct flight from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport takes on average 7 hours 27 minutes. The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 21 hours ahead of Cook Islands.
Choose from 22 weekly flights from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. The 08:10 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight out from RAR to SYD. Jetstar operates the latest service of the day at 21:30 if early mornings aren't your thing.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetstar has direct flights from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Sydney — and maybe even more of Australia if you have time.
Finding a convenient stopover on flights from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is simple with our search tool. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see all the available options. Auckland Airport is a popular stopover when travelling from RAR to SYD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is Rs49,364. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs114,664. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from RAR to SYD by booking at least 5 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
To discover the best way to travel from central Cook Islands to Rarotonga Airport, use navigation apps like Google Maps. The airport is approximately 724 kilometres from the city centre.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you have a late flight from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney is about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 27 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
Lock in your flight from Rarotonga Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
Search for cheap flights from RAR to SYD in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Sydney
Start your Sydney trip right by finding an amazing stay. Once you've booked your flight from RAR to SYD, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Winston Hills Lions Park, Rumsey Rose Garden and Westmead Hospital: Emergency Room are highlights which should feature on any good Sydney itinerary.
Complete your Sydney trip with hotels and a car rental
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