There are 4 ways to get from South America to Cook Islands by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$1,062–2,799Drive 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 1h$929–2,423Drive 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 23h$1,207–3,063Drive 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$992–2,542
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 - $2,500 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from South America to Cook Islands is to drive and fly which takes 2 days 1h and costs $900 - $2,500.
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 2:10 PM in South America and 7:10 AM in Cook Islands.
There are 240+ 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 8h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,700–4,600
Flights from Tarija to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Ezeiza, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–2,700
Flights from Bonito Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sao Paulo, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,900–5,500
Flights from Alcantari Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Santiago, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 1h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,500–4,000
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Ezeiza, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $850–2,300
Flights from Bonito Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sao Paulo, Ezeiza, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 9h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,900
Flights from Alcantari Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Viru Viru International Airport, Ezeiza, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 2h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,400
- Website
- airtahitinui.com
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lima, Los Angeles, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–4,300
- Website
- airraro.com
Flights from Viru Viru International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Lima, Los Angeles, Papeete
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $1,600–4,300
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