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 $490 - $1,900 and takes 17h 42m.

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 42m and costs $490 - $1,900.

How far is it from Seattle to Rarotonga?

The distance between Seattle and Rarotonga is 8528 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 42m 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 4:42 AM in Seattle and 2:42 AM in Rarotonga.

Where can I stay near Rarotonga?

There are 224+ hotels available in Rarotonga.

Seattle to Rarotonga - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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

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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)SEA - RAR
17h 42m
$495–1,815
Train to Portland International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Seattle to Portland
2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)PDX - RAR
21h
$636–2,390
Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Seattle, WA - Convention centre to Bellingham Airport
2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)BLI - RAR
21h 17m
$532–1,948
Fly from King County International Airport
1. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)BFI - RAR
19h 39m
$505–1,915
Train to Wenatchee, fly
1. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtrak
2. Fly from Wenatchee (EAT) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)EAT - RAR
26h 26m
$544–2,105

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

6Weekly Planes

16h 37mAverage Duration

$489Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,527.7 km
Duration: 17h 42m

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

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.

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How to get fromSeattle to Rarotongaby plane, train or bus

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

Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Train to Portland International Airport, fly

Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

Fly from King County International Airport

Train to Wenatchee, fly