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How to get fromMackay to Cook Islandsby plane, car or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackay to Cook Islands by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Mackay

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    1. Fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeMKY - RAR
    10h 55m
    $379–1,409

  2. Drive to Moranbah Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mackay to Moranbah Airport (MOV)car
    2. Fly from Moranbah Airport (MOV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeMOV - RAR
    13h 20m
    $575–2,346

  3. Train to Whitsunday Coast Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Mackay to Proserpinetrain
    2. Fly from Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planePPP - RAR
    16h 39m
    $633–2,740

Mackay (MKY) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mackay, QLD, Australia and Cook Islands?

Qantas, Jetstar, and Air New Zealand fly from Mackay (MKY) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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