There are 2 ways to get from Rarotonga to New Caledonia by plane
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Fly to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport
best- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU)plane RAR - NOU
12h 46m$313–1,311Fly to La Roche - Maré Island Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to La Roche - Maré Island Airport (MEE)plane RAR - MEE
22h 4m$293–1,211
Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rarotonga to New Caledonia is to fly which costs $290 - $1,300 and takes 22h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rarotonga to New Caledonia is to fly which takes 12h 46m and costs $310 - $1,400.
The distance between Rarotonga and New Caledonia is 3535 km.
It takes approximately 12h 46m to get from Rarotonga to New Caledonia, including transfers.
New Caledonia is 21h ahead of Rarotonga. It is currently 9:16 PM in Rarotonga and 6:16 PM in New Caledonia.
There are 68+ hotels available in New Caledonia.
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.
- Website
- air-caledonie.nc
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to La Roche - Maré Island Airport via Papeete, Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–2,100
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to La Roche - Maré Island Airport via Brisbane, Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,400
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to La Roche - Maré Island Airport via Auckland, Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to La Roche - Maré Island Airport via Christchurch, Auckland, Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- aircalin.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Nouméa - La Tontouta International Airport via Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $800–2,300
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