Brisbane to Avarua (BNE–RAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 8h 15m 6EACAI → JQ Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Avarua flights
AKL Auckland 8h 45m 6EASAY → JQNZSQ Auckland (AKL) to Avarua flights
CHC Christchurch 9h 9m 6EAYBR → NZ Christchurch (CHC) to Avarua flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Brisbane to Avarua
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,978 mi 5h 25m nonstop -20h behind

BNE–RAR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 2,978 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BNE–RAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 3 32Q 5h25 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BNE to RAR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to RAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SYD ~8h 15m AKL ~8h 45m CHC ~9h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
83
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
-20h
Avarua is 20 hours behind Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · RAR: -10

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 10:00 PM (previous day) in Avarua.
Distance & Flight Time
2,978 mi / 4,793 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m gate to gate.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

Facts

BNE–RAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Avarua route.
Route details
Distance2,978 mi / 4,793 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference-20 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNE
Full nameBrisbane International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RAR
Full nameRarotonga International Airport
IATA / ICAORAR / NCRG
TimezonePacific/Rarotonga
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BNE to RAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Brisbane International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport take about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,978 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BNE to RAR: Jetstar.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Auckland and Christchurch.
Avarua is 20 hours behind Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from RAR to BNE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BNE to RAR

Brisbane International Airport (BNE) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BNE to RAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BNE to RAR is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,978 miles (4,793 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Auckland and Christchurch. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.