Auckland to Avarua (AKL–RAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ946
NZ Air New Zealand
789
8:50 AM
NZDT TT1
1:40 PM
-10
3h 50m
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JQ115
JQ Jetstar
320
3:10 PM
NZDT TI
8:05 PM
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3h 55m
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Auckland to Avarua
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 10 Flights/wk 1,873 mi 3h 50m nonstop -23h behind 2 1-stop hubs

AKL–RAR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Jetstar lead the route. The flight covers 1,873 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–RAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 7 789 3h50 – Star Alliance –
JQ Jetstar 3 320 3h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – JQ
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (7 flights/wk, 70%)
Unaffiliated: JQ (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to RAR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to RAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
SYD ~22h 0m HNL ~22h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
33
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-23h
Avarua is 23 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · RAR: -10

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 7:00 PM (previous day) in Avarua.
Distance & Flight Time
1,873 mi / 3,014 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 3h 55m.
Facts

AKL–RAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Avarua route.
Route details
Distance1,873 mi / 3,014 km
Flight time3h 50m to 3h 55m
Time difference-23 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: RAR
Full nameRarotonga International Airport
IATA / ICAORAR / NCRG
TimezonePacific/Rarotonga
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to RAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 3h 55m. The route covers 1,873 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Jetstar and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 10 nonstop flights per week from AKL to RAR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Avarua is 23 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from RAR to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to RAR

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar and Air New Zealand. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to RAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to RAR ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,873 miles (3,014 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.