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How to get fromRarotonga to Dunedinby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rarotonga to Dunedin by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Dunedin

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Dunedin (DUD)planeRAR - DUD
    16h
    $574–2,347

  2. Fly to Timaru, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Timaru (TIU)planeRAR - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Dunedinbus
    20h 18m
    $430–1,730

  3. Fly to Invercargill, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Invercargill (IVC)planeRAR - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Dunedinbus
    20h 35m
    $485–1,834

  4. Fly to Queenstown Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)planeRAR - ZQN
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Otago Universitybus
    14h 59m
    $500–2,100

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$555Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Dunedin, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Dunedin (DUD) twice daily.

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