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How to get fromSydney to Cook Islandsby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Cook Islands by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SYD - RAR
    8h 33m
    $225–1,128

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAG - RAR
    13h 17m
    $494–1,558

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration8h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,001.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Cook Islands?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.

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