There are 2 ways to get from Rarotonga to American Samoa by plane
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Fly to Pago Pago International Airport
best- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Pago Pago International Airport (PPG)RAR - PPG
16h 59m$323–1,311Fly to Apia Airport, fly to Pago Pago Airport
- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Faleolo International Airport (APW)RAR - APW
- Fly from Apia Airport to Pago Pago Airport
17h 14m
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rarotonga to American Samoa is to fly which costs $320 - $1,400 and takes 16h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rarotonga to American Samoa is to fly which takes 16h 59m and costs $320 - $1,400.
The distance between Rarotonga and American Samoa is 1388 km.
It takes approximately 16h 59m to get from Rarotonga to American Samoa, including transfers.
American Samoa is 1h behind Rarotonga. It is currently 3:05 AM in Rarotonga and 2:05 AM in American Samoa.
There are two+ hotels available in American Samoa.
What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and American Samoa?
Air New Zealand and Samoa Airways fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) once a week.
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- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,500
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Faleolo International Airport via Christchurch, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,900
- Website
- samoaairways.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Pago Pago International Airport via Auckland, Faleolo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,300
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