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How to get fromDunedin to Cook Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunedin to Cook Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Dunedin

    best
    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeDUD - RAR
    9h 34m
    $403–1,627

  2. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeIVC - RAR
    15h 26m
    $320–1,176

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeZQN - RAR
    14h 2m
    $351–1,456

Dunedin (DUD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$393Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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