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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Cook Islands by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Melbourne Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeMEL - RAR
    11h 9m
    $384–824

  2. Train to Albury, fly

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Albury Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeABX - RAR
    16h 52m
    $391–1,622

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a day.

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