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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

    best
    1. Fly from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OGG - RAR
    10h 48m
    $434–1,614

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mo'oheau Bus Terminal to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keaholebus bus
    2. Fly from Kona International Airport (KOA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane KOA - RAR
    12h 54m
    $402–1,512

  3. Fly from Hilo International Airport

    1. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane ITO - RAR
    11h 32m
    $802–2,912

  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 49m
    $721–2,411

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration9h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,704.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

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) 3 times a week.

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