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How to get fromHawaii to Cook Islandsby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hawaii to Cook Islands by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Kahului Airport

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    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OGG - RAR
    10h 57m
    $374–1,414

  2. Fly from Hilo International Airport

    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane ITO - RAR
    11h 36m
    $818–2,998

  3. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wainaku St @ Ohai St to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane KOA - RAR
    12h 57m

  4. Taxi to Hana Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kahului to Hana Airport (HNM)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hana Airport (HNM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane HNM - RAR
    15h 45m
    $721–2,411

Kahului Airport (OGG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,704.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

What companies run services between Hawaii, USA and Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a week.

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