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How to get fromOakland to Cook Islandsby plane, subway, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Cook Islands by plane, subway, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SFO - RAR
    18h 5m
    $513–1,525

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAK - RAR
    17h 8m
    $607–2,318

  3. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SJC - RAR
    20h 9m
    $612–2,224

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SMF - RAR
    20h 55m
    $627–2,272

  5. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane STS - RAR
    23h 58m
    $582–1,983

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$520Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Oakland to Cook Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,663.4 km
  • Duration: 18h 5m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., French Bee, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.

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