What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands is to Caltrain and fly which costs $550 - $1,800 and takes 17h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands is to Caltrain and fly which takes 17h 1m and costs $550 - $1,800.

How far is it from San Jose to Cook Islands?

The distance between San Jose and Cook Islands is 7631 km.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Cook Islands?

It takes approximately 17h 11m to get from San Jose to Cook Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Cook Islands?

Cook Islands is 2h behind San Jose. It is currently 1:53 PM in San Jose and 11:53 AM in Cook Islands.

Where can I stay near Cook Islands?

There are 232+ hotels available in Cook Islands.

San Jose to Cook Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, BART

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

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 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 SJC - RAR
17h 11m
$606–2,314
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane OAK - RAR
18h 51m
$560–2,123
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SFO - RAR
17h 1m
$568–1,731
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SMF - RAR
21h 52m
$693–2,381

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

4Weekly Planes

16h 38mAverage Duration

$640Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Jose to Cook Islands.

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Distance: 7,631.3 km
Duration: 17h 11m

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

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

Airlines

Website: alaskaair.com

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 15m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 1m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 12m
When: Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: $550–2,100

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 14m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $550–2,100

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 45m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $550–2,100

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 15h 40m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $470–1,700

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 38m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $480–1,800

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 45m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $470–1,700

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 47m
When: Friday and Saturday
Estimated price: $650–2,300

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 16m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $650–2,300

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 49m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $650–2,400

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kona, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 12m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $650–2,400

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

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

Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly