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How to get fromSydney to Rarotongaby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Rarotonga 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)planeSYD - RAR
    8h 48m
    $274–1,626

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange Airport (OAG)car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeOAG - RAR
    13h 20m
    $424–1,558

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?

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

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