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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)plane plane CBR - RAR
    10h 47m
    $444–1,516

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SYD - RAR
    11h 14m
    $236–701

  3. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAG - RAR
    13h 9m
    $515–1,659

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,188.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 47m

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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