There is 1 way to get from Nouméa to Cook Islands by car or plane
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Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Nouméa to Cook Islands is to drive and fly which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Nouméa to Cook Islands is to drive and fly which takes 10h 8m and costs $650 - $1,300.
The distance between Nouméa and Cook Islands is 3557 km.
It takes approximately 10h 8m to get from Nouméa to Cook Islands, including transfers.
Cook Islands is 21h behind Nouméa. It is currently 5:48 AM in Nouméa and 8:48 AM in Cook Islands.
There are 239+ hotels available in Cook Islands.
What companies run services between Nouméa, New Caledonia and Cook Islands?
There is no direct connection from Nouméa to Cook Islands. However, you can drive to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–2,000
Flights from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 52m
- When
- Wednesday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,100
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,500
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