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How to get fromVava‘u to Cook Islandsby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Vava‘u to Cook Islands by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane VAV - RAR
    19h 42m
    $405–1,539

  2. Ferry to Lifuka Island Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Pangaiferry ferry
    2. Fly from Lifuka Island Airport (HPA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane HPA - RAR
    30h 24m

  3. Ferry to Fuaʻamotu International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Vava'u to Nuku'alofaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Fuaʻamotu International Airport (TBU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TBU - RAR
    38h 59m
    $710–1,272

Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration19h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Vava‘u, Tonga and Cook Islands?

Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand fly from Vava'U International Airport (VAV) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice a week.

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