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How to get fromAuckland to Cook Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Cook Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane AKL - RAR
    6h 57m
    $188–869

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane WRE - RAR
    12h 8m
    $274–1,143

Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,049.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cook Islands?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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