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How to get fromAustralia to Cook Islandsby plane or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Cook Islands by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane BNE - RAR
    8h 35m
    $245–680

  2. Fly from Sydney International Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SYD - RAR
    8h 48m
    $247–779

  3. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane CBR - RAR
    11h 12m
    $374–1,516

  4. Fly from Melbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane MEL - RAR
    11h 9m
    $362–682

  5. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OOL - RAR
    11h 53m
    $433–1,513

  6. Ferry to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Queens Wharf to Stockton Wharfferry ferry
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane NTL - RAR
    13h 55m
    $487–1,719

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,811.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Australia and Cook Islands?

Jetstar and Qantas fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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