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How to get fromCook Islands to Melbourneby plane, bus or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cook Islands to Melbourne by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane RAR - MEL
    12h 29m
    $502–1,245
  2. Fly to Avalon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane plane RAR - AVV
    2. Take the bus from Avalon Airport/Outside Terminal to Skybus Coach Terminalbus bus
    15h 19m
    $682–2,645
  3. Fly to Bendigo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Bendigo Airport (BXG)plane plane RAR - BXG
    2. Take the train from Bendigo Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain train
    21h 53m
    $521–1,952

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 3 times a day.

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