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How to get fromManagua to Cook Islandsby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Managua to Cook Islands by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Managua Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane MGA - RAR
    25h 29m
    $971–3,332

  2. Bus, shuttle to Tamarindo Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tamarindo Airport (TNO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TNO - RAR
    35h 4m
    $966–2,780

  3. Bus, bus to Liberia International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peñas Blancas to Liberia - Estación de Servicio EMESAbus bus
    3. Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane LIR - RAR
    32h 51m
    $1,310–4,623

  4. Bus, shuttle, shuttle to Juan Santamaría International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Managua Mercado Huembes to Rivasbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Alajuelashuttle bus
    4. Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SJO - RAR
    32h 51m
    $1,477–3,487

Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration29h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$968Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,870.3 km
  • Duration: 25h 29m

What companies run services between Managua, Nicaragua and Cook Islands?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and eight other airlines fly from Managua Airport (MGA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.

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