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How to get fromSydney to Avaruaby plane, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Avarua by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SYD - RAR
    8h 28m
    $245–817

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane OAG - RAR
    13h 13m
    $457–1,654

  3. Train to Newcastle Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Central Station to Hamilton Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle Airport (NTL) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane NTL - RAR
    15h 56m
    $490–1,714

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Avarua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,998.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Avarua, Cook Islands?

Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Qantas fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 3 times a day.

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