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How to get fromCook Islands to Papua New Guineaby plane or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cook Islands to Papua New Guinea by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Jacksons International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Jacksons International Airport (POM)plane plane RAR - POM
    15h 24m
    $653–2,376

  2. Fly to Madang Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Madang Airport (MAG)plane plane RAR - MAG
    18h 39m
    $493–1,911

  3. Fly to Lae Nadzab Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE)plane plane RAR - LAE
    2. Take the taxi from Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) to Laetaxi taxi
    20h 14m
    $543–1,886

  4. Fly to Mount Hagen Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Mount Hagen Airport (HGU)plane plane RAR - HGU
    18h 51m
    $512–1,934

  5. Fly to Wewak Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Wewak Airport (WWK)plane plane RAR - WWK
    18h 52m
    $519–1,930

  6. Fly to Popondetta Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Popondetta Airport (PNP)plane plane RAR - PNP
    22h 46m
    $583–1,711

  7. Fly to Hoskins Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Hoskins Airport (HKN)plane plane RAR - HKN
    2. Take the taxi from Hoskins Airport (HKN) to Kimbetaxi taxi
    19h 35m
    $558–1,991

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration15h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,817 km
  • Duration: 15h 24m

What companies run services between Cook Islands and Papua New Guinea?

Air New Zealand and Air Niugini fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Jacksons International Airport (POM) twice a week.

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