Travelling from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport (RAR): What you need to know
The timezone in Avarua is UTC-10, which is three hours behind Vancouver. Rarotonga Airport is located in Avarua.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to RAR. 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.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to RAR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
Consider booking a hotel near RAR if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
At the moment, ر.ق. 2,866 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 5,872. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to RAR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport (RAR). July is the peak month for travel to Avarua. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Avarua is March, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Vancouver to RAR flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
August has temperatures of between 20ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Avarua
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Avarua right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Rarotonga Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Avarua when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Cook Islands National Museum followed by Club Raro Resort and Te Rua Manga (The Needle).
