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How to get fromAuckland to Rarotongo Airport (RAR)by plane, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Auckland to Rarotongo Airport (RAR) by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Auckland to Rarotonga International Airport

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane AKL - RAR
    6h 35m
    $165–1,007

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    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
    11h 47m
    $221–981

  3. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane KKE - RAR
    12h 52m
    $244–1,051

  4. Bus to Rotorua, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane ROT - RAR
    13h 3m
    $220–1,042

  5. Train, bus to New Plymouth Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Otorohangatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Otorohanga to Bell Blockbus bus
    3. Fly from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane NPL - RAR
    14h 53m
    $301–1,114

  6. Bus, bus to Whakatane, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Taurangabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tauranga City - Durham Street to The Hubbus bus
    3. Fly from Whakatane (WHK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane WHK - RAR
    17h 54m
    $227–961

  7. Fly Auckland to Aitutaki Airport, fly to Rarotongo Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Aitutaki (AIT)plane plane AKL - AIT
    2. Fly from Aitutaki Airport to Rarotongo Airportplane plane
    10h 45m
    $210–697

  8. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TRG - RAR
    11h 40m
    $470–1,252

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Rarotongo Airport (RAR), Cook Islands?

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

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