There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Rarotonga by plane, bus, or shuttle
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane MSP - RAR
20h 28m$804–2,914Bus to Rochester, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane RST - RAR
28h 19m$683–2,494Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Amesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane DSM - RAR
26h 26m$1,040–3,582Shuttle to Duluth International Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis - Terminal 2 Humphrey Station to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane DLH - RAR
28h 42m$689–2,474
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Rarotonga is to shuttle and fly which costs $650 - $2,500 and takes 28h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 20h 28m and costs $800 - $3,000.
The distance between Minneapolis and Rarotonga is 9978 km.
It takes approximately 20h 28m to get from Minneapolis to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 5h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 5:56 AM in Minneapolis and 12:56 AM in Rarotonga.
There are 241+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Delta, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a week.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 49m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Salt Lake City, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 44m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,100
Flights from Des Moines to Rarotonga International Airport via Denver, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,300
Flights from Rochester to Rarotonga International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 53m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,700
Flights from Rochester to Rarotonga International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 29m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 54m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,800
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Honolulu
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 44m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,600
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Ames
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from St. Paul to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
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