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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

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeAKL - RAR
    7h
    $557–1,019
  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeWRE - RAR
    12h 25m
    $217–997

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest 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) 3 times a day.

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