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How to get fromCook Islands to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Cook Islands to Hawaiʻi Island by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane RAR - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 26m
    $643–2,192

  2. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane RAR - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 10m
    $693–2,382

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cook Islands to Hawaiʻi Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,889 mi
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cook Islands to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Rarotongo Airport, walk to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rarotongo Airport, walk to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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