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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
    7h
    $168–1,019
  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 25m
    $218–998

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) twice daily.

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