There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Rarotonga by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nelson Airport
best- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane NSN - RAR
9h 17m$324–1,414Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
- Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane BHE - RAR
10h 24m$311–1,343
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Rarotonga is to bus and fly which costs $310 - $1,400 and takes 10h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 9h 17m and costs $320 - $1,500.
The distance between Nelson and Rarotonga is 3388 km.
It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Nelson to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 23h behind Nelson. It is currently 7:27 AM in Nelson and 8:27 AM in Rarotonga.
There are 238+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–1,400
Flights from Nelson Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,500
Flights from Nelson Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Wellington, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
Flights from Nelson Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Christchurch, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Wellington, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Wellington, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,500
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Nelson to Woodbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- InterCity
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