There are 2 ways to get from Hobart to Rarotonga by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Hobart
best- Fly from Hobart (HBA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane HBA - RAR
11h 27m$392–1,532Bus to Launceston, fly
- Take the bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Main Rd opp Perth Fire Stationbus
- Fly from Launceston (LST) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane LST - RAR
14h 24m$536–1,856
Hobart (HBA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hobart to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $390 - $1,600 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hobart to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 11h 27m and costs $390 - $1,600.
The distance between Hobart and Rarotonga is 5434 km.
It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Hobart to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 20h behind Hobart. It is currently 2:06 PM in Hobart and 6:06 PM in Rarotonga.
There are 241+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Hobart, TAS, Australia and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Hobart (HBA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Hobart to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $460–1,500
Flights from Hobart to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,600
Flights from Launceston to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,800
Flights from Launceston to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,800
- Phone
- +61 7 5552 2700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kinetic
Bus from Hobart Transit Centre, Liverpool St to Main Rd opp Perth Fire Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Website
- Kinetic
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