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How to get fromCook Islands to Australiaby plane or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Brisbane Airport

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane plane RAR - BNE
    9h 27m
    $353–942

  2. Fly to Sydney International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane RAR - SYD
    9h 43m
    $338–1,126

  3. Fly to Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane plane RAR - OOL
    14h 29m
    $386–1,518

  4. Fly to Canberra International Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane RAR - CBR
    11h 55m
    $506–1,822

  5. Fly to Melbourne Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane plane RAR - MEL
    12h 14m
    $522–994

  6. Fly to Newcastle Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane RAR - NTL
    2. Take the ferry from Stockton Wharf to Queens Wharfferry ferry
    12h 15m
    $512–1,826

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

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration10h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$335Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,811.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Australia?

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

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