There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Cook Islands by plane or car
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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)SYD - RAR
8h 48m$274–1,327Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAG
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)OAG - RAR
13h 20m$434–1,658
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Cook Islands is to fly which costs $270 - $1,400 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Cook Islands is to fly which takes 8h 48m and costs $270 - $1,400.
The distance between Sydney and Cook Islands is 5002 km.
It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Sydney to Cook Islands, including transfers.
Cook Islands is 21h behind Sydney. It is currently 11:20 AM in Sydney and 2:20 PM in Cook Islands.
There are 223+ hotels available in Cook Islands.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cook Islands?
Jetstar, Qantas, and Air New Zealand fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $260–900
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,800
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,600
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