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Flights from Rarotonga to Tokyo

There are no direct flights from Rarotonga to Tokyo. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Auckland, about 16h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 09m
RARTYOHNL

Rarotonga to Tokyo at a glance

Fastest journey16h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Rarotonga to Tokyo

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) TYO
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 09m
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RAR Auckland (AKL) TYO
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
One airline, one ticket ~17h 19m
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RAR Brisbane (BNE) TYO
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~17h 26m
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RAR Papeete (PPT) TYO
Leg 1: Air Rarotonga, Air Tahiti · Leg 2: Air Tahiti Nui
Self-transfer likely ~16h 44m
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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
8,974 km5,573 miles
Journey time
16h 09mestimate
Time difference
+19hTokyo vs Rarotonga
Currency in Tokyo
JPY
Airports
RAR → NRT, HND

Flights from Rarotonga to Tokyo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rarotonga to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu, Auckland and Brisbane. 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 Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,974 km.
Where do you change planes between Rarotonga and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL), Auckland (AKL), Brisbane (BNE) and Papeete (PPT). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rarotonga and Tokyo?
Rarotonga: Rarotonga International Airport (RAR). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Rarotonga and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 19 hours ahead of Rarotonga.

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