What is the cheapest way to get from Seattle to Rarotonga?

The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $550 - $2,000 and takes 17h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seattle to Rarotonga?

The fastest way to get from Seattle to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 17h 20m and costs $550 - $2,000.

How far is it from Seattle to Rarotonga?

The distance between Seattle and Rarotonga is 8531 km.

How long does it take to get from Seattle to Rarotonga?

It takes approximately 17h 20m to get from Seattle to Rarotonga, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Seattle and Rarotonga?

Rarotonga is 2h behind Seattle. It is currently 9:16 AM in Seattle and 7:16 AM in Rarotonga.

Where can I stay near Rarotonga?

There are 239+ hotels available in Rarotonga.

Seattle to Rarotonga - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Rarotonga by plane, shuttle, or train

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Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SEA - RAR
17h 20m
$555–1,915
Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Bellingham Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane BLI - RAR
20h 47m
$733–2,471
Train to Portland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane PDX - RAR
20h 56m
$652–2,164

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

5Weekly Planes

16h 5mAverage Duration

$581Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,530.6 km
Duration: 17h 20m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air Rarotonga, and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 5 times a week.

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There are 3 ways to get from Seattle to Rarotonga by plane, shuttle, or train

Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Shuttle to Bellingham International Airport, fly

Train to Portland International Airport, fly