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How to get fromSan Francisco to Rarotongaby plane, train, or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SFO - RAR
    16h 37m
    $512–1,524

  2. 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
    19h 55m
    $664–2,326

  3. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAK - RAR
    19h 1m
    $608–2,220

  4. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly

    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
    21h 43m
    $577–2,072

  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
    21h 40m
    $649–2,287

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration16h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$537Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,647.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 37m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 6 times a week.

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