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Flights from Rarotonga to Los Angeles

There are no direct flights from Rarotonga to Los Angeles. 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
RARLAXHNL

Rarotonga to Los Angeles at a glance

Fastest journey13h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Papeete

Best ways to fly from Rarotonga to Los Angeles

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

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RAR Honolulu (HNL) LAX
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 33m
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RAR Papeete (PPT) LAX
Leg 1: Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti · Leg 2: Air France, Air Tahiti Nui
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
+2hLos Angeles vs Rarotonga
Currency in Los Angeles
USD
Airports
RAR → LAX, SNA, BUR

Flights from Rarotonga to Los Angeles: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rarotonga to Los Angeles?
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 Rarotonga to Los Angeles?
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 Rarotonga and Los Angeles?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL) and Papeete (PPT). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rarotonga and Los Angeles?
Rarotonga: Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR).
What is the time difference between Rarotonga and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 2 hours ahead of Rarotonga.

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