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How to get fromRarotonga to Queenstownby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Rarotonga to Queenstown by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Queenstown Airport

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane plane RAR - ZQN
    10h 2m
    $475–1,430

  2. Fly to Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Dunedin (DUD)plane plane RAR - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Queenstownbus bus
    17h 50m
    $824–3,270

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$463Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,916.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

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

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