What is the cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $470 - $1,800 and takes 20h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 17h 5m and costs $950 - $4,000.

How far is it from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

The distance between Los Angeles and Rarotonga is 7563 km.

How long does it take to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga?

It takes approximately 17h 5m to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Rarotonga?

Rarotonga is 3h behind Los Angeles. It is currently 5:36 PM in Los Angeles and 2:36 PM in Rarotonga.

Where can I stay near Rarotonga?

There are 241+ hotels available in Rarotonga.

Los Angeles to Rarotonga - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga by plane, train, or bus

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Fly from Los Angeles International Airport
best
1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane LAX - RAR
17h 5m
$960–3,925
Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane BUR - RAR
20h 16m
$479–1,721
Train to San Diego International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SAN - RAR
20h 21m
$584–2,082
Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SBA - RAR
25h 39m
$580–2,010

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

4Weekly Planes

15h 41mAverage Duration

$429Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,563.1 km
Duration: 17h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air France, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a week.

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How to get fromLos Angeles to Rarotongaby plane, train, or bus

There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles to Rarotonga by plane, train, or bus

Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport

Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly