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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Rarotongo Airport (RAR)by plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rarotongo Airport (RAR) by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Rarotonga International Airport

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane AKL - RAR
    3h 45m
    $170–800

  2. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane KKE - RAR
    14h 22m
    $276–1,153

  3. Fly Auckland to Aitutaki Airport, fly to Rarotongo Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Aitutaki (AIT)plane plane AKL - AIT
    2. Fly from Aitutaki Airport to Rarotongo Airportplane plane
    7h 55m
    $204–610

  4. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Whangarei Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Whangarei Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane WRE - RAR
    10h 45m
    $668–1,533

  5. Fly Auckland Airport to Claris Airport, fly to Tauranga Airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport

    1. Fly from Auckland Airport to Claris Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Claris Airport to Tauranga Airportplane plane
    3. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TRG - RAR
    9h 50m
    $603–1,468

Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Rarotongo Airport (RAR).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,013.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Rarotongo Airport (RAR), Cook Islands?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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