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How to get fromMelbourne Airport (MEL) to Cook Islandsby plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cook Islands by plane

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  1. Fly to Rarotonga International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane MEL - RAR
    8h 25m
    $361–591

  2. Fly to Aitutaki Airport, fly

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Aitutaki (AIT)plane plane MEL - AIT
    2. Fly from Aitutaki Airport to Rarotongo Airportplane plane
    11h 45m
    $300–827

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,581.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Melbourne Airport (MEL), Australia and Cook Islands?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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