There are 4 ways to get from South America to Cook Islands by car or plane
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Drive to Tarija, fly
best- Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car
- Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane TJA - RAR
2d 15h$1,021–2,612Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car
- Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane VVI - RAR
2d 3h$941–2,341Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly
- Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car
- Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SRE - RAR
2d 18h$957–2,363Drive to Bonito Airport, fly
- Drive from South America to Bonito Airport (BYO)car
- Fly from Bonito Airport (BYO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane BYO - RAR
2d 17h$2,024–5,688
Tarija (TJA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South America to Cook Islands is to drive and fly which costs $900 - $2,400 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from South America to Cook Islands is to drive and fly which takes 2 days 3h and costs $900 - $2,400.
The distance between South America and Cook Islands is 10188 km.
It takes approximately 2 days 15h to get from South America to Cook Islands, including transfers.
Cook Islands is 7h behind South America. It is currently 6:29 AM in South America and 11:29 PM in Cook Islands.
There are 241+ hotels available in Cook Islands.
What companies run services between South America and Cook Islands?
There is no direct connection from South America to Cook Islands. However, you can drive to Tarija (TJA) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade. Alternatively, you can drive to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) airport, fly to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR), walk to Rarotongo Airport, then take the bus to Cook's Corner Arcade.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Tarija to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–4,400
Flights from Tarija to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Iquique, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 7h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–4,500
Flights from Tarija to Rarotonga International Airport via Cochabamba, Viru Viru International Airport, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 9h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–4,500
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- When
- Saturday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–3,900
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Ezeiza, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 5m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,200
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Asuncion, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,000
Flights from Alcantari Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 1h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–3,800
Flights from Alcantari Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Ezeiza, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,200
Flights from Alcantari Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Iquique, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–3,900
Flights from Alcantari Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Cochabamba, Viru Viru International Airport, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 9h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–3,900
Flights from Bonito Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sao Paulo, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 1h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–5,500
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