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

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

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  1. Fly from Managua Airport

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    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeMGA - RAR
    28h 17m
    $847–2,957

  2. Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to San Juan del Surshuttle
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Plaza Santa Rosashuttle
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeLIR - RAR
    32h 48m
    $1,332–4,642

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

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeSJO - RAR
    33h 33m
    $1,095–2,956

  4. Shuttle, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

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

  5. Shuttle, shuttle to Nosara Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Managua to San Juan del Surshuttle
    2. Take a shuttle bus from San Juan del Sur to Peñas Blancasshuttle
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to Tamarindoshuttle
    4. Fly from Nosara Airport (NOB) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeNOB - RAR
    35h 44m

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration30hAverage Duration
Ticket$803Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Cook Islands?

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

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