There is 1 way to get from Darwin to Cook Islands by plane
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Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Darwin to Cook Islands is to fly which costs $750 - $2,500 and takes 17h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Darwin to Cook Islands is to fly which takes 17h 29m and costs $750 - $2,500.
The distance between Darwin and Cook Islands is 7413 km.
It takes approximately 17h 29m to get from Darwin to Cook Islands, including transfers.
Cook Islands is 19h 30m behind Darwin. It is currently 5:02 AM in Darwin and 9:32 AM in Cook Islands.
There are 236+ hotels available in Cook Islands.
What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Cook Islands?
Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Melbourne, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,600
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Townsville, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Alice Springs, Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,400
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,400
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Melbourne, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,600
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Darwin International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $700–2,500
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