There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Aitutaki by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Auckland
best- Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane AKL - RAR
7h 2m$187–919Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
- Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane WRE - RAR
12h 19m$243–1,042
Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Auckland to Aitutaki is to fly which costs $180 - $950 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Auckland to Aitutaki is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $180 - $950.
The distance between Auckland and Aitutaki is 3049 km.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Auckland to Aitutaki, including transfers.
Aitutaki is 23h behind Auckland. It is currently 1:59 AM in Auckland and 2:59 AM in Aitutaki.
There are 235+ hotels available in Aitutaki.
What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Aitutaki, Cook Islands?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Auckland to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Auckland to Rarotonga International Airport via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Whangarei Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Whangarei Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland, Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Auckland to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Whangarei Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Auckland - Central to Whangarei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- InterCity
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