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

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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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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SJC - RAR
    20h 42m
    $654–2,314

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SFO - RAR
    18h 26m
    $868–6,532

  3. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAK - RAR
    17h 46m
    $711–2,524

  4. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SMF - RAR
    23h 22m
    $740–2,495

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration18h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,630.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 42m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a week.

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