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How to get fromUnited States to Cook Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from United States to Cook Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeLAX - RAR
    16h 23m
    $863–1,925

  2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeSEA - RAR
    18h 4m
    $517–1,832

  3. Fly from Phoenix

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planePHX - RAR
    16h 51m
    $604–2,314

  4. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeSAN - RAR
    19h 11m
    $654–2,517

  5. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vistabus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)planeSBA - RAR
    23h 33m
    $522–1,861

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between United States and Cook Islands?

Hawaiian Airlines, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a week.

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