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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Cook Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Cook Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane GIG - RAR
    36h 17m
    $1,803–6,013

  2. Bus, bus to Presidente Itamar Franco Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rodoviária de Juiz de Fora - Miguel Mansur to Aeroporto Regional Presidente Itamar Francobus bus
    3. Fly from Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane IZA - RAR
    2d
    $871–2,240

  3. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SDU - RAR
    2d
    $1,318–3,478

  4. Bus, bus to São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal Rodoviário de Jacareíbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacareí to Tietê Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane GRU - RAR
    36h 55m
    $1,521–4,047

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration44h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$707Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,595.1 km
  • Duration: 36h 17m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Cook Islands?

LATAM Chile, Jetstar, and four other airlines fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.

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