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How to get fromRarotonga to New Caledoniaby plane or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Rarotonga to New Caledonia by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane plane RAR - NOU
    12h 46m
    $393–1,511

  2. Fly to Lifou Ouanaham Airport

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Lifou Ouanaham Airport (LIF)plane plane RAR - LIF
    21h 10m
    $283–1,111

  3. Fly to La Roche - Maré Island Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE)plane plane RAR - MEE
    22h 4m
    $303–1,211

  4. Fly to Ouvéa Ouloup Airport

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Ouvéa Ouloup Airport (UVE)plane plane RAR - UVE
    24h 21m
    $303–1,211

  5. Fly to Île Des Pins Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Île Des Pins Airport (ILP)plane plane RAR - ILP
    2. Take the ferry from Isle of Pines to Nouméaferry ferry
    25h 18m
    $368–1,101

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,534.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and New Caledonia?

Air Tahiti, Air Caledonie International, and three other airlines fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) 5 times a week.

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