Sydney (Mascot) to Avarua (SYD–RAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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JQ Jetstar
32Q
9:30 PM
AEST T1
7:20 AM
-10
5h 50m
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QF Qant
32Q
8:00 AM
-10
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32Q
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Sydney (Mascot) to Avarua
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 3,098 mi 5h 50m nonstop -20h behind 2 1-stop hubs

SYD–RAR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Jetstar leads the route. The flight covers 3,098 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SYD–RAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
JQ Jetstar 4 32Q 5h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – JQ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: JQ (4 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, SYD to RAR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SYD to RAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
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 Sydney (Mascot).
SYD: AEST · RAR: -10

When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 10:00 PM (previous day) in Avarua.
Distance & Flight Time
3,098 mi / 4,985 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m.
Getting to SYD

The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.

Facts

SYD–RAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sydney (Mascot) to Avarua route.
Route details
Distance3,098 mi / 4,985 km
Flight time5h 50m
Time difference-20 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 8 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: RAR
Full nameRarotonga International Airport
IATA / ICAORAR / NCRG
TimezonePacific/Rarotonga
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SYD to RAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport take approximately 5h 50m. The route covers 3,098 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Jetstar.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from SYD to RAR. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HNL and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Avarua is 20 hours behind Sydney (Mascot).
Yes, return flights from RAR to SYD 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 SYD to RAR

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) are connected by nonstop service from Jetstar. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SYD to RAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SYD to RAR ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,098 miles (4,985 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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