There are 2 ways to get from Sydney to Avarua by plane or car
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Fly from Sydney International Airport
best- Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane SYD - RAR
8h 13m$223–716Drive to Orange Airport, fly
- Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar
- Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane OAG - RAR
12h 58m$502–1,546
Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sydney to Avarua is to fly which costs $220 - $750 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Sydney to Avarua is to fly which takes 8h 13m and costs $220 - $750.
The distance between Sydney and Avarua is 4998 km.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Sydney to Avarua, including transfers.
Avarua is 20h behind Sydney. It is currently 6:16 PM in Sydney and 10:16 PM in Avarua.
There are 239+ hotels available in Avarua.
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.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 7m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–650
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,600
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,600
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,400
Flights from Sydney International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,300
Flights from Orange Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Sydney International Airport, Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,600
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