There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Arutanga by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aitutaki (AIT)plane SYD - AIT
10h 52m$216–681Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus
- Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Aitutaki (AIT)plane CBR - AIT
16h 32m$238–857Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Aitutaki (AIT)plane OAG - AIT
15h 38m$313–1,010
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aitutaki (AIT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Arutanga is to fly which costs $210 - $700 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Arutanga is to fly which takes 10h 52m and costs $210 - $700.
The distance between Sydney and Arutanga is 5133 km.
It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Sydney to Arutanga, including transfers.
Arutanga is 21h behind Sydney. It is currently 6:14 AM in Sydney and 9:14 AM in Arutanga.
There are 34+ hotels available in Arutanga.
What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Arutanga, Cook Islands?
Jetstar and Air Rarotonga fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Aitutaki (AIT) 4 times a week.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aitutaki via Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Aitutaki via Brisbane, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Aitutaki via Sydney International Airport, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 52m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $230–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Aitutaki via Brisbane, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Aitutaki via Melbourne, Auckland, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 17m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–850
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Aitutaki via Sydney International Airport, Auckland, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Canberra International Airport to Aitutaki via Melbourne, Sydney International Airport, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–850
Flights from Orange Airport to Aitutaki via Sydney International Airport, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 36m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–950
Flights from Orange Airport to Aitutaki via Brisbane, Rarotongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–950
- Website
- FlixBus Australia
Bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Australia
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