Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MEL to RAR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak periods, allow extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rarotonga Airport. Many travellers pass through Auckland Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rarotonga Airport flight is ر.ق. 882. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ر.ق. 2,000. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from MEL to RAR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rarotonga Airport.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MEL to RAR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rarotonga Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near MEL? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rarotonga Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rarotonga Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RAR instead:
Pick up a Rarotonga Airport rental car and explore parts of Avarua that are off the usual tourist route. Find your ideal set of wheels with Avis.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Rarotonga Airport about three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to central Avarua
Rarotonga Airport to central Avarua is about 3 kilometres. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions, so checking a navigation app for live updates is recommended.
When to fly to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Rarotonga Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Avarua in May.
