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How to get fromSouth America to Cook Islandsby car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from South America to Cook Islands by car or plane

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  1. Drive to Tarija, fly

    best
    1. Drive from South America to Tarija (TJA)car car
    2. Fly from Tarija (TJA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane TJA - RAR
    2d 15h
    $1,071–2,812

  2. Drive to Viru Viru International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South America to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI)car car
    2. Fly from Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane VVI - RAR
    2d 1h
    $941–2,441

  3. Drive to Alcantari Airport, fly

    1. Drive from South America to Alcantari Airport (SRE)car car
    2. Fly from Alcantari Airport (SRE) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SRE - RAR
    2d 18h
    $957–2,463

  4. Drive to Bonito Airport, fly

    1. Drive from South America to Bonito Airport (BYO)car car
    2. Fly from Bonito Airport (BYO) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane BYO - RAR
    2d 17h
    $1,124–3,088

Tarija (TJA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,032Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,187.8 km
  • Duration: 2d 15h

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.

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