What is the cheapest way to get from California to Cook Islands?

The cheapest way to get from California to Cook Islands is to fly which costs $500 - $2,100 and takes 18h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Cook Islands?

The fastest way to get from California to Cook Islands is to fly which takes 17h 5m and costs $850 - $2,400.

How far is it from California to Cook Islands?

The distance between California and Cook Islands is 7657 km.

How long does it take to get from California to Cook Islands?

It takes approximately 18h 23m to get from California to Cook Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between California and Cook Islands?

Cook Islands is 3h behind California. It is currently 11:48 AM in California and 8:48 AM in Cook Islands.

Where can I stay near Cook Islands?

There are 232+ hotels available in Cook Islands.

California to Cook Islands - 7 ways to travel via plane

There are 7 ways to get from California to Cook Islands by plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Oakland International Airport
best
1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane OAK - RAR
18h 23m
$505–2,018
Fly from Sacramento International Airport
1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SMF - RAR
19h 18m
$554–2,315
Fly from San Francisco International Airport
1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SFO - RAR
18h 6m
$912–3,025
Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane LAX - RAR
17h 5m
$860–2,325
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SJC - RAR
20h 25m
$608–2,418
Fly from San Diego International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SAN - RAR
18h 47m
$554–2,317
Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport
1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane FAT - RAR
22h 20m
$553–2,213

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

3Weekly Planes

17h 13mAverage Duration

$504Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to Cook Islands.

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Distance: 7,657.4 km
Duration: 18h 23m

What companies run services between California, USA and Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Hawaiian Airlines fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a week.

Airlines

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 15h 40m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $500–2,000

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 19m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $500–2,000

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 41m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $500–2,000

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 35m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $550–2,300

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 40m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 49m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,400

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 16m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $400–1,600

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 50m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $410–1,600

Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 17m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $410–1,600

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 35m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,400

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 37m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,400

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kona, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 50m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,400

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 24h 22m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,500

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 29h 20m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $650–2,600

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 23h 34m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,500

Flights from San Diego International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Oakland International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 30m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $650–2,600

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via San Diego International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 24h 40m
When: Thursday and Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via San Francisco International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 32m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $550–2,200

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Los Angeles International Airport, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 20h
When: Friday
Estimated price: $550–2,300

Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Las Vegas, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 20h 35m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,400

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