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How to get fromNew Zealand to Cook Islandsby plane

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There are 5 ways to get from New Zealand to Cook Islands by plane

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  1. Fly from Tauranga Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TRG - RAR
    5h 47m
    $265–1,128

  2. Fly from Auckland

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane AKL - RAR
    6h 30m
    $173–816

  3. Fly from Wellington

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane WLG - RAR
    8h 45m
    $257–1,019

  4. Fly from Palmerston

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane PMR - RAR
    9h 6m
    $354–1,414

  5. Fly from Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane CHC - RAR
    7h 41m
    $265–815

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$259Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Zealand to Cook Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,952.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand flies from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.

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