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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga from $884

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Rarotonga (RAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

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$884

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$925
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/11-27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Christchurch to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Tue 25/1121:00CHC - RAR
1 stop22h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/1121:20RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/8$884
Wed 8/1016:30CHC - RAR
1 stop26h 35mJetstar
Wed 15/1021:05RAR - CHC
1 stop19h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/8$928
Fri 17/1016:30CHC - RAR
1 stop26h 35mJetstar
Wed 22/1021:05RAR - CHC
1 stop21h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/8$965
Thu 9/1008:30CHC - RAR
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/1002:05RAR - CHC
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$977
Tue 14/1012:00CHC - RAR
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/1021:05RAR - CHC
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,046
Fri 17/1016:30CHC - RAR
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1002:05RAR - CHC
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,058
Thu 9/1006:25CHC - RAR
2 stops13h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 14/1002:05RAR - CHC
2 stops14h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/8$1,059
Wed 8/1011:00CHC - RAR
1 stop9h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 14/1002:05RAR - CHC
1 stop7h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/8$1,061

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga that are best for you.

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Christchurch

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Rarotonga

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

21:00-20:10

1 stop22h 10m

Rarotonga

Thu 27/11

21:20-07:25

1 stop11h 05m

$884

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 8/10

16:30-20:05

1 stop26h 35m

Rarotonga

Wed 15/10

21:05-15:55

1 stop19h 50m

$928

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

16:30-20:05

1 stop26h 35m

Rarotonga

Wed 22/10

21:05-17:35

1 stop21h 30m

$965

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 9/10

08:30-20:05

1 stop10h 35m

Rarotonga

Tue 14/10

02:05-08:55

1 stop7h 50m

$977

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Tue 14/10

12:00-21:10

1 stop8h 10m

Rarotonga

Sun 26/10

21:05-14:40

1 stop18h 35m

$1,046

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

16:30-20:05

1 stop26h 35m

Rarotonga

Tue 21/10

02:05-16:35

2 stops15h 30m

$1,058

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 9/10

06:25-21:10

2 stops13h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 14/10

02:05-15:40

2 stops14h 35m

$1,059

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

When flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rarotonga. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rarotonga. Reviews last updated 26 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
468 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga in about 22h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 25m. There are 3557 km between Christchurch and Rarotonga. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga round-trip?

    Flying on Jetstar is currently your cheapest option to Rarotonga, with prices starting at $674. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $816 round trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$674Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$816Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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