Charter Aitutaki to Avarua privately from US$8,000, about 56 min gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Aitutaki (AIT) ⇄ Avarua (RAR) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Aitutaki and Avarua lie approximately 264 km apart (164 mi / 142 nm) on a direct routing.
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Guide pricing for Aitutaki–Avarua spans US$8,000 – US$15,500: from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the entry level to a very light jet (Embraer Phenom 100EV) at the top. All cabins are pet-friendly — travel with dogs and pets beside you.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 56 min | 50 min – 1h 02m | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 46 min | 41 min – 51 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 56 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 53 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 46 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 45 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 44 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Charter pricing on Aitutaki–Avarua moves with route distance, winds, fuel costs at both ends, and airport charges at origin and destination. We lock in a firm, all-in figure once we match your dates to available aircraft.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Aitutaki, Cook Islands: Aitutaki Airport.
Avarua, Cook Islands: Rarotonga International Airport.
| Aitutaki Airport | Rarotonga International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NCAI / AIT | NCRG / RAR |
| Longest hard runway | 5,920 ft | 7,638 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Concrete |
| Field elevation | 14 ft | 19 ft |
| Aircraft | Runway | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,420 ft spare |
1,800 km 1,470 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft 3,920 ft spare |
2,700 km 2,370 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft 2,720 ft spare |
2,180 km 1,850 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft 3,020 ft spare |
2,410 km 2,080 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft 2,920 ft spare |
2,900 km 2,570 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft 4,420 ft spare |
1,980 km 1,650 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft 4,720 ft spare |
1,480 km 1,150 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft 2,420 ft spare |
3,700 km 3,370 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft 2,642 ft spare |
3,650 km 3,320 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft 1,720 ft spare |
3,900 km 3,570 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft 344 ft spare |
4,600 km 4,270 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft 990 ft spare |
5,926 km 5,596 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft 1,020 ft spare |
6,400 km 6,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft 1,228 ft spare |
7,220 km 6,890 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft 480 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft 620 ft spare |
7,800 km 7,470 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft 1,130 ft spare |
7,400 km 7,070 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 80 ft short |
14,260 km 13,930 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft 120 ft spare |
11,112 km 10,782 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft 80 ft short |
12,960 km 12,630 km spare after reserves |
Runway too short |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft 1,120 ft spare |
11,945 km 11,615 km spare after reserves |
Non-stop |
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
The cabin is your own from departure to landing — work, rest or hold sensitive conversations without concern.
One of private aviation's quiet advantages: your pet sits with you throughout. No cargo, no separation.
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Demand on Aitutaki–Avarua comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 56 min gate to gate across the 264 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Aitutaki–Avarua charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Aitutaki–Avarua charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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