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How to get fromCanberra to Cook Islandsby plane, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Cook Islands by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeCBR - RAR
    11h 2m
    $354–1,415

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeSYD - RAR
    11h 40m
    $298–1,661

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange Airport (OAG)car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeOAG - RAR
    13h 18m
    $415–1,659

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$349Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Cook Islands?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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