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

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Fly Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
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1. Fly from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)SCL - RAR
27h
$1,704–6,014
Fly Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Aitutaki Airport, fly
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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
$424–1,294
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
38h 2m
$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
44h 19m
$969–2,943
Bus, shuttle to La Florida Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport
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
42h 41m
$1,035–2,895

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

2Weekly Planes

24h 20mAverage Duration

$868Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,660.1 km
Duration: 27h

What companies run services between Santiago, Chile and Rarotonga, 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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