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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)plane plane DUD - RAR
    10h 19m
    $413–1,627

  2. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane ZQN - RAR
    14h 2m
    $299–1,147

  3. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane IVC - RAR
    12h 51m
    $332–1,278

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest 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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