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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 13m
    $235–767

  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
    12h 58m
    $462–1,746

  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 36m
    $479–1,614

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Avarua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,998.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.

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