There are 2 ways to get from Cook Islands to Cairns by plane or car
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Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cook Islands to Cairns is to fly which costs $450 - $1,800 and takes 14h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cook Islands to Cairns is to fly which takes 14h 35m and costs $450 - $1,800.
The distance between Cook Islands and Cairns is 5725 km.
It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Cook Islands to Cairns, including transfers.
Cairns is 20h ahead of Cook Islands. It is currently 5:45 AM in Cook Islands and 1:45 AM in Cairns.
There are 989+ hotels available in Cairns.
What companies run services between Cook Islands and Cairns, QLD, Australia?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Townsville Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Cairns via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,700
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