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Flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Papeete, about 13h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 12m
LAXRARHNL

Los Angeles to Rarotonga at a glance

Fastest journey13h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Papeete

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Rarotonga

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LAX Honolulu (HNL) RAR
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 33m
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LAX Papeete (PPT) RAR
Leg 1: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti
Self-transfer likely ~13h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,555 km4,692 miles
Journey time
13h 12mestimate
Time difference
-2hRarotonga vs Los Angeles
Currency in Rarotonga
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → RAR

Flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu and Papeete. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,555 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Rarotonga?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL) and Papeete (PPT). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Rarotonga?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Rarotonga: Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rarotonga?
Rarotonga is 2 hours behind Los Angeles.

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