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How to get fromUnited States to Cook Islandsby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from United States to Cook Islands by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane LAX - RAR
    17h 5m
    $1,010–6,025

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SBA - RAR
    25h 44m
    $630–2,010

  3. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SAN - RAR
    16h 6m
    $654–2,217

  4. Fly from Phoenix

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane PHX - RAR
    18h 29m
    $704–2,414

  5. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR)plane plane SEA - RAR
    18h 58m
    $658–2,218

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$476Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,563.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 5m

What companies run services between United States and Cook Islands?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Air France, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) 4 times a week.

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