How to get fromSantiago to Cook Islandsby bus, shuttle, plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Santiago to Cook Islands by bus, shuttle, plane, or train

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Bus, shuttle to La Florida Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Terminal San Borja to Tongoy
2. Take a shuttle bus from Tongoy to La Serena Airport
3. Fly from La Florida Airport (LSC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)LSC - RAR
41h 24m
$984–2,894
Fly Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Aitutaki Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Aitutaki (AIT)SCL - AIT
2. Fly from Aitutaki Airport to Rarotongo Airport
31h 5m
$454–1,394
Fly Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)SCL - RAR
27h
$1,704–2,514
Bus to Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport
1. Take the bus from Santiago to Mendoza
2. Fly from Governor Francisco Gabrielli International Airport (MDZ) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)MDZ - RAR
37h 12m
$746–2,158
Train, bus to Carriel Sur International Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport
1. Take the train from Estacion Central Alameda to Linares
2. Take the bus from Linares to Concepción
3. Fly from Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)CCP - RAR
42h 14m
$969–2,843

La Florida Airport (LSC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

9Weekly Planes

36h 39mAverage Duration

$942Cheapest Price

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Distance: 9,273.4 km
Duration: 41h 24m

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Cook Islands?

Qantas and Jetstar fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice a week.

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