There are 3 ways to get from French Polynesia to Rarotonga by plane or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport
best- Fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)PPT - RAR
5h 9m$270–1,161Fly from Bora Bora Airport
- Fly from Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)BOB - RAR
7h 15m$492–662Ferry to Raiatea Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Vaitape to Uturoa
- Fly from Raiatea Airport (RFP) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)RFP - RAR
9h 4m$412–1,453
Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from French Polynesia to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $270 - $1,200 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from French Polynesia to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $270 - $1,200.
The distance between French Polynesia and Rarotonga is 1153 km.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from French Polynesia to Rarotonga, including transfers.
There are 224+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between French Polynesia and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air Tahiti and Air Rarotonga fly from Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
Flights from Bora Bora Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–600
Flights from Raiatea Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,400
Flights from Raiatea Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Bora Bora Airport, Fa'A'Ā International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,500
- Website
- airraro.com
Flights from Fa'A'Ā International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–700
- Phone
- +689 40 50 54 59
- contact@apetahiexpress.pf
- Website
- apetahiexpress.pf
Ferry from Vaitape to Uturoa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- https://www.apetahiexpress.pf/
- Ferry Standard
- $9–45
Want to know more about travelling around Cook Islands
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide




