There are 4 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
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SEA - RAR
18h 37m$1,809–2,918Bus to Tri-Cities Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane PSC - RAR
25h 54m$535–1,785Train to Portland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane PDX - RAR
22h 6m$812–2,731Fly from King County International Airport
- Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane BFI - RAR
20h 40m$1,006–3,715
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Rarotonga is to bus and fly which costs $500 - $1,800 and takes 25h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 18h 37m and costs $1,800 - $3,000.
The distance between Seattle and Rarotonga is 8533 km.
It takes approximately 18h 37m to get from Seattle to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 3h behind Seattle. It is currently 10:44 PM in Seattle and 7:44 PM in Rarotonga.
There are 240+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 5 times a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 24m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,400
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 49m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kona, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Portland International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 19m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,600
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 34m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kona, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 42m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Portland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 42m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,600
Flights from King County International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Portland International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 49m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
Flights from King County International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Portland International Airport, Kahului, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 29m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,700
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 52m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Portland International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 34m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Salt Lake City, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 49m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
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