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How to get fromCalifornia to Cook Islandsby plane

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

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane LAX - RAR
    16h 25m
    $960–3,925

  2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SFO - RAR
    17h 45m
    $513–1,525

  3. 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 plane SJC - RAR
    19h 9m
    $608–2,218

  4. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAK - RAR
    17h 8m
    $657–2,318

  5. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SAN - RAR
    17h 25m
    $554–2,017

  6. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane BFL - RAR
    19h 20m
    $776–2,740

  7. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane FAT - RAR
    21h 21m
    $603–2,213

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Cook Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,563.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 25m

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

Air Tahiti Nui, Air Tahiti, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.

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