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There are 2 ways to get from Cook Islands to Wellington by plane, bus, or train

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Fly to Wellington
best
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Wellington (WLG)plane RAR - WLG
8h 56m
$350–1,444
Fly to Palmerston, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Palmerston (PMR)plane RAR - PMR
2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Waikanaebus
3. Take the train from Waikanae Station to Wellington Stationtrain
13h 47m
$336–1,574

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Wellington (WLG) flights

8Weekly Planes

9h 8mAverage Duration

$318Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,278.8 km
Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Wellington, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Wellington (WLG) once daily.

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Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Remutaka Range. Wellington is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and is the administrative centre of the Wellington Region. It is the world's southernmost capital of a sovereign state. Wellington features a temperate maritime climate, and is the world's windiest city by average wind speed.

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