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How to get fromHawaiʻi Island to Cook Islandsby taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Hawaiʻi Island to Cook Islands by taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Hilo International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the taxi from Hawaiʻi Island to Hilo-Airport-ITOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane ITO - RAR
    10h 35m
    $750–2,386

  2. Bus to Kona International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park 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

Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$605Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,649.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA and Cook Islands?

There is no direct connection from Hawaiʻi Island to Cook Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Hilo-Airport-ITO airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, take the bus to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, walk to Kona International Airport (KOA) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade.

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