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How to get fromRarotonga to Wellingtonby plane or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Wellington

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    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane RAR - WLG
    9h 27m
    $433–1,732

  2. Fly to Palmerston, bus

    1. Fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane RAR - PMR
    2. Take the bus from Palmerston North to Wellington - Centralbus bus
    13h 52m
    $442–1,784

Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration9h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,278.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Wellington (WLG) twice daily.

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