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How to get fromOakland to Cook Islandsby plane, subway, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Oakland to Cook Islands by plane, subway, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SFO - RAR
    17h 45m
    $513–1,525

  2. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SJC - RAR
    19h 55m
    $612–2,224

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAK - RAR
    17h 8m
    $607–2,218

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SMF - RAR
    20h 15m
    $653–2,291

  5. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane STS - RAR
    22h 51m
    $582–2,183

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$532Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,663.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., French Bee, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 5 times a week.

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