There is 1 way to get from Cairns to Rarotonga by plane
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Cairns (CNS) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $460 - $1,700 and takes 13h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Cairns to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 13h 30m and costs $460 - $1,700.
The distance between Cairns and Rarotonga is 5725 km.
It takes approximately 13h 30m to get from Cairns to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 20h behind Cairns. It is currently 3:53 PM in Cairns and 7:53 PM in Rarotonga.
There are 223+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.
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- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Cairns to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Cairns to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,700
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