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How to get fromManagua to Cook Islandsby plane, bus or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Managua to Cook Islands by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Managua Airport

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    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane MGA - RAR
    27h 5m
    $847–3,157

  2. Bus, bus to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane LIR - RAR
    33h 54m
    $1,710–7,023

  3. Bus, shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SJO - RAR
    33h 29m
    $1,445–2,756

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TNO - RAR
    35h 29m

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane NOB - RAR
    40h 14m

Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration28h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$821Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Cook Islands?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and seven other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.

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