There are 3 ways to get from Cook Islands to Papua New Guinea by plane
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Fly to Jacksons International Airport
best- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane RAR - POM
20h 19m$653–2,076Fly to Popondetta Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane RAR - PNP
22h 46m$553–1,611Fly to Madang Airport
- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane RAR - MAG
25h 24m$753–2,311
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cook Islands to Papua New Guinea is to fly which costs $550 - $1,700 and takes 22h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cook Islands to Papua New Guinea is to fly which takes 20h 19m and costs $650 - $2,100.
The distance between Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea is 5817 km.
It takes approximately 20h 19m to get from Cook Islands to Papua New Guinea, including transfers.
There are 29+ hotels available in Papua New Guinea.
What companies run services between Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea?
Jetstar, Qantas, and two other airlines fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) once daily.
- Website
- airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Jacksons International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,900
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Jacksons International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Jacksons International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Jacksons International Airport via Christchurch, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,300
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Popondetta Airport via Auckland, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 17m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,100
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Popondetta Airport via Sydney, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 30m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Popondetta Airport via Christchurch, Brisbane, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,700
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Popondetta Airport via Christchurch, Auckland, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,300
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Popondetta Airport via Brisbane, Cairns, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Popondetta Airport via Christchurch, Sydney, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,700
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Madang Airport via Auckland, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–3,300
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Madang Airport via Brisbane, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,300
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Madang Airport via Christchurch, Brisbane, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Madang Airport via Christchurch, Auckland, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–3,700
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Madang Airport via Christchurch, Sydney, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Jacksons International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Jacksons International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,000
- Website
- pngair.com.pg
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Madang Airport via Christchurch, Auckland, Jacksons International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 25m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–3,700
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