There are 3 ways to get from Anchorage to Cook Islands by plane or car
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Fly from Anchorage International Airport
best- Fly from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane ANC - RAR
35h 26m$804–2,914Drive to Soldotna, fly
cheapest- Drive from Anchorage to Soldotna (SXQ)car
- Fly from Soldotna (SXQ) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SXQ - RAR
38h 4m$779–2,751Drive to Kenai, fly
- Drive from Anchorage to Kenai (ENA)car
- Fly from Kenai (ENA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane ENA - RAR
38h 54m$781–2,754
Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Anchorage to Cook Islands is to drive and fly which costs $750 - $2,800 and takes 38h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Anchorage to Cook Islands is to fly which takes 35h 26m and costs $800 - $3,000.
The distance between Anchorage and Cook Islands is 9215 km.
It takes approximately 35h 26m to get from Anchorage to Cook Islands, including transfers.
Cook Islands is 2h behind Anchorage. It is currently 4:17 PM in Anchorage and 2:17 PM in Cook Islands.
There are 238+ hotels available in Cook Islands.
What companies run services between Anchorage, AK, USA and Cook Islands?
Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Anchorage International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,900
Flights from Soldotna to Rarotonga International Airport via Anchorage International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Kenai to Rarotonga International Airport via Anchorage International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 25m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
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