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How to get fromSan Jose to Cook Islandsby plane, subway or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Cook Islands by plane, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SJC - RAR
    17h 11m
    $606–2,316

  2. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAK - RAR
    17h 51m
    $560–2,124

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SFO - RAR
    17h 1m
    $568–1,732

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SMF - RAR
    21h 32m
    $694–2,382

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$640Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Hawaiian Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a week.

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