What is the cheapest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands?

The cheapest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands is to Caltrain and fly which costs $500 - $1,600 and takes 18h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands?

The fastest way to get from San Jose to Cook Islands is to BART and fly which takes 17h 37m and costs $600 - $2,300.

How far is it from San Jose to Cook Islands?

The distance between San Jose and Cook Islands is 7631 km.

How long does it take to get from San Jose to Cook Islands?

It takes approximately 18h 26m to get from San Jose to Cook Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Jose and Cook Islands?

Cook Islands is 3h behind San Jose. It is currently 7:38 PM in San Jose and 4:38 PM in Cook Islands.

Where can I stay near Cook Islands?

There are 239+ hotels available in Cook Islands.

San Jose to Cook Islands - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, Caltrain

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There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Cook Islands by plane, train, or subway

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Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best
1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SJC - RAR
18h 26m
$604–2,214
Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SFO - RAR
18h 6m
$518–1,532
BART to Oakland International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway
2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane OAK - RAR
17h 37m
$611–2,224
Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain
2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SMF - RAR
21h 23m
$678–2,329

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

7Weekly Planes

17h 9mAverage Duration

$633Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from San Jose to Cook Islands.

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Distance: 7,630.9 km
Duration: 18h 26m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) once daily.

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Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 27m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 14m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kona, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 30m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 45m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Burbank, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h
When: Friday
Estimated price: $650–2,300

Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Long Beach, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 40m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $650–2,300

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 7m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $500–1,900

Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 34m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $500–1,900

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 15h 47m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 15h 10m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Oakland International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 18h 45m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,300

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 32m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lihue, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 14h 55m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Kahului, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 17h 17m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $600–2,200

Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Burbank, Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 16h 15m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $650–2,300

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How to get fromSan Jose to Cook Islandsby plane, train, or subway

There are 4 ways to get from San Jose to Cook Islands by plane, train, or subway

Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly