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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

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    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TRG - RAR
    5h 57m
    $253–1,037

  2. Fly from Auckland

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane AKL - RAR
    6h 35m
    $183–915

  3. Fly from Wellington

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane WLG - RAR
    8h 35m
    $377–768

  4. Fly from Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane CHC - RAR
    7h 40m
    $245–715

  5. Fly from Palmerston

    1. Fly from Palmerston (PMR) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane PMR - RAR
    8h 56m
    $244–1,114

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from New Zealand to Cook Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,952.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Cook Islands?

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

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