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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
    $1,147–3,757

  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
    29h 8m
    $1,210–3,823

  3. Bus, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TNO - RAR
    36h 34m
    $1,166–3,179

  4. 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
    32h 25m
    $1,578–3,589

  5. Bus, shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane NOB - RAR
    41h 45m
    $1,370–3,181

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration28h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,864.1 km
  • Duration: 27h 5m

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

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and eight other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.

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