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

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Fly to Auckland
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1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Auckland (AKL)plane RAR - AKL
8h 4m
$319–1,624
Fly to Whangarei Airport, bus
1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Whangarei Airport (WRE)plane RAR - WRE
2. Take the bus from Whangarei to Auckland - Centralbus
13h 34m
$383–1,673

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

15Weekly Planes

4h 33mAverage Duration

$305Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,038.7 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Auckland (AKL) twice daily.

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