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How to get fromCook Islands to South Americaby plane or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cook Islands to South America by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Tarija, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane RAR - TJA
    2. Drive from Tarija (TJA) to South Americacar car
    2d 3h
    $868–2,211

  2. Fly to Viru Viru International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)plane plane RAR - VVI
    2. Drive from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to South Americacar car
    47h 25m
    $793–2,041

  3. Fly to Alcantari Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane RAR - SRE
    2. Drive from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to South Americacar car
    2d 5h
    $853–2,171

  4. Fly to Bonito Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Bonito Airport (BYO)plane plane RAR - BYO
    2. Drive from Bonito Airport (BYO) to South Americacar car
    2d 12h
    $1,923–4,991

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Tarija (TJA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration45h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$842Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,188 km
  • Duration: 2d 3h

What companies run services between Cook Islands and South America?

There is no direct connection from Cook Islands to South America. However, you can take the bus to Rarotongo Airport, walk to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) airport, fly to Tarija (TJA), then drive to South America. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Rarotongo Airport, walk to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) airport, fly to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI), then drive to South America.

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