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How to get fromGold Coast to Rarotongaby train or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Gold Coast to Rarotonga by train or plane

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  1. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane BNE - RAR
    10h 15m
    $216–632

  2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OOL - RAR
    11h 58m
    $403–1,513

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,895 km
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Gold Coast, QLD, Australia and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.

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