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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

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    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane DUD - RAR
    9h 34m
    $364–1,528

  2. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    cheapest
    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
    $313–1,179

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    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
    $432–1,859

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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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) once daily.

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