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How to get fromQueenstown to Cook Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Queenstown to Cook Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Queenstown Airport

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    1. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane ZQN - RAR
    9h 34m
    $278–868

  2. Bus to Dunedin, fly

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Dunedin Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane DUD - RAR
    13h 55m
    $403–1,641

  3. Bus to Invercargill, fly

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane IVC - RAR
    13h 20m
    $344–1,256

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,915.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Cook Islands?

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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