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How to get fromWellington to Cook Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Wellington to Cook Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Wellington

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    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane WLG - RAR
    8h 31m
    $317–668

  2. Bus to Palmerston, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Palmerston Northbus bus
    2. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane PMR - RAR
    11h 27m
    $285–1,147

Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,277.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 5 times a day.

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