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How to get fromCook Islands to Cairnsby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Cook Islands to Cairns by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane RAR - CNS
    15h 4m
    $604–2,017

  2. Fly to Townsville Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane RAR - TSV
    2. Take the train from Townsville to Cairns Central Stationtrain train
    22h
    $601–3,119

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$612Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,725 km
  • Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Cairns, QLD, Australia?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Cairns (CNS) once daily.

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