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How to get fromSan Francisco to Cook Islandsby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Cook Islands by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SFO - RAR
    17h 47m
    $862–6,524

  2. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane STS - RAR
    22h 49m
    $577–2,072

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAK - RAR
    17h 25m
    $708–2,520

  4. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SJC - RAR
    22h 11m
    $664–2,326

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SMF - RAR
    23h 15m
    $729–2,472

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,647.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 47m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., French Bee, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a week.

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