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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Fly from Dunedin
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1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane DUD - RAR
10h 4m
$423–1,527
Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane ZQN - RAR
14h 2m
$299–1,147
Bus to Invercargill, fly
1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus
2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane IVC - RAR
12h 51m
$352–1,278

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

17Weekly Planes

8h 40mAverage Duration

$381Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dunedin to Cook Islands.

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Distance: 3,902.4 km
Duration: 10h 4m

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

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.

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Avarua, Cook Islands

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9.3Superb

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9.3Superb

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