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How to get fromCook Islands to Hawaiiby plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Cook Islands to Hawaii by plane, taxi, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane RAR - ITO
    10h 20m
    $571–2,134

  2. Fly to Kapalua Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Kapalua Airport (JHM)plane plane RAR - JHM
    2. Take the bus from L. Honoapi'ilani Rd./Polynesian Shores to Queen Ka'ahumanu Centerbus bus
    30h 9m
    $495–1,814

  3. Fly to Kahului Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Kahului Airport (OGG)plane plane RAR - OGG
    10h 52m
    $655–2,414

  4. Fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)plane plane RAR - HNL
    8h 24m
    $1,303–3,612

  5. Fly to Hana Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Hana Airport (HNM)plane plane RAR - HNM
    2. Take the taxi from Hana Airport (HNM) to Kahuluitaxi taxi
    23h 55m
    $713–2,312

  6. Fly to Lanai Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Lanai Airport (LNY)plane plane RAR - LNY
    2. Take the ferry from Manele Harbor, Lanai to Lahaina Harbor, Mauiferry ferry
    24h 18m
    $624–2,187

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$577Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,852 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Hawaii, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) twice a week.

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