How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 55m. There are 3557 km between Christchurch and Rarotonga. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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 $667. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $800 round trip. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

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

Users have found that flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

To save up to 71% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 45 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Christchurch to Rarotonga from $888 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,940 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Rarotonga from Christchurch average $992. You can even find prices in November for less than $992, as users have found deals to Rarotonga from as low as $446. The month of September appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Rarotonga from Christchurch. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

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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Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Rarotonga flights typically cost between $998 and $1,470 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $906 on Jetstar (6 Oct-12 Oct). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Round-trip from	$906
One-way from	$268
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,238

Jetstar
6/10-12/10
2 total stops
21h 10m total
Christchurch to Rarotonga

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Jetstar
29/10
1 total stop
27h 35m total
Christchurch to Rarotonga

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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 15 September 2025.

Mon 6/1009:40CHC - RAR

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Sun 12/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$906

Wed 29/1015:30CHC - RAR

1 stop27h 35mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$914

Tue 28/1020:10CHC - RAR

1 stop23h 00mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1121:20RAR - CHC

2 stops13h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$948

Fri 17/1016:30CHC - RAR

1 stop26h 35mJetstar

Wed 22/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop19h 50mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$965

Wed 29/1007:00CHC - RAR

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$977

Sun 19/1008:00CHC - RAR

2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,013

Fri 17/1018:50CHC - RAR

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1002:05RAR - CHC

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,020

Best flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Wed 29/1015:30CHC - RAR

1 stop27h 35mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$914

Tue 28/1020:00CHC - RAR

2 stops16h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1121:20RAR - CHC

2 stops16h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$993

Sun 19/1006:50CHC - RAR

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,013

Wed 4/320:35CHC - RAR

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Fri 6/321:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 12/9$960

Fri 17/1018:50CHC - RAR

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1002:05RAR - CHC

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,020

Fri 14/1107:25CHC - RAR

2 stops11h 45mAir New Zealand

Mon 17/1114:55RAR - CHC

2 stops41h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$1,077

Sun 19/1020:30CHC - RAR

1 stop22h 35mJetstar

Sun 26/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop23h 50mJetstar

Deal found 13/9$1,076

Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Data last updated 15 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 6/1009:40CHC - RAR

1 stop9h 25mJetstar

Sun 12/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 45mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$906

Fri 17/1016:30CHC - RAR

1 stop26h 35mJetstar

Wed 22/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop19h 50mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$965

Fri 17/1020:30CHC - RAR

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1002:05RAR - CHC

1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,020

Sun 19/1008:00CHC - RAR

2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1021:05RAR - CHC

1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,013

Tue 28/1020:10CHC - RAR

1 stop23h 00mAir New Zealand

Tue 4/1121:20RAR - CHC

2 stops13h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$948

Wed 29/1015:30CHC - RAR

1 stop27h 35mJetstar

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 30mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$914

Wed 29/1007:00CHC - RAR

2 stops12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1121:05RAR - CHC

1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$977

One-way flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Wed 29/1015:30CHC - RAR

1 stop27h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$268

Thu 9/1006:15CHC - RAR

1 stop12h 50mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$270

Wed 8/1020:30CHC - RAR

1 stop22h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$334

Sat 11/1006:15CHC - RAR

1 stop12h 50mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$367

Fri 10/1020:30CHC - RAR

1 stop22h 35mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$391

Wed 12/1116:00CHC - RAR

2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$453

Wed 8/1006:25CHC - RAR

2 stops13h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$562

Tue 7/1019:40CHC - RAR

2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$581

Wed 29/1007:00CHC - RAR

2 stops12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$591

Thu 9/1019:40CHC - RAR

2 stops28h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$654

Sat 11/1019:35CHC - RAR

2 stops17h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$748

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ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

15:30-20:05

1 stop27h 35m

Rarotonga

Wed 5/11

21:05-07:35

1 stop11h 30m

$914

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

20:35-20:05

1 stop22h 30m

Rarotonga

Fri 6/3

21:05-07:35

1 stop11h 30m

$960

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Tue 28/10

20:00-13:40

2 stops16h 40m

Rarotonga

Tue 4/11

21:20-12:35

2 stops16h 15m

$993

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sun 19/10

06:50-00:55

1 stop17h 05m

Rarotonga

Sun 26/10

21:05-22:20

1 stop26h 15m

$1,013

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

18:50-20:05

1 stop24h 15m

Rarotonga

Tue 21/10

02:05-16:35

2 stops15h 30m

$1,020

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sun 19/10

20:30-20:05

1 stop22h 35m

Rarotonga

Sun 26/10

21:05-19:55

1 stop23h 50m

$1,076

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Fri 14/11

07:25-20:10

2 stops11h 45m

Rarotonga

Mon 17/11

14:55-07:40

2 stops41h 45m

$1,077

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

15:30-20:05

1 stop27h 35m

$268

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 12/11

17:20-20:05

1 stop25h 45m

$268

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 9/10

06:15-20:05

1 stop12h 50m

$270

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

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?

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?

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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Reviews of airlines servicing Rarotonga

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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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

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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

474 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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.

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How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?
Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga in about 16h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 55m. 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 $667. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $800 round trip. These flights start at 32% 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.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?
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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Jetstar	Cheapest$667	Average$841	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$801	Average$1,000	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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