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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga from $346

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
11 Mar — 18 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Rarotonga are usually found in November or August, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 9 February 2026.

Thu 5/309:00
CHC
-
RAR
1 stop10h 05m
Jetstar
Wed 11/321:05
RAR
-
CHC
1 stop11h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$709
Thu 18/608:30
CHC
-
RAR
1 stop10h 35m
Jetstar
Fri 26/622:05
RAR
-
CHC
1 stop12h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$829
Tue 1/912:15
CHC
-
RAR
2 stops11h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 30/921:05
RAR
-
CHC
1 stop11h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$847
Sat 1/814:00
CHC
-
RAR
1 stop22h 30m
Air New Zealand
Sun 30/822:15
RAR
-
CHC
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/2$871

Find 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 9 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$709

One-way from

$346

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$892

Good round-trip deal

$781 or less
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Christchurch to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m total
  • Christchurch to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 9 February 2026.
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Christchurch

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Rarotonga

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

09:00-20:05

1 stop10h 05m

Rarotonga

Wed 11/3

21:05-07:35

1 stop11h 30m

$709

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 18/6

08:30-21:05

1 stop10h 35m

Rarotonga

Fri 26/6

22:05-08:40

1 stop12h 35m

$829

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 1/8

14:00-14:30

1 stop22h 30m

Rarotonga

Sun 30/8

22:15-08:10

1 stop11h 55m

$871

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 20/6

09:40-21:05

1 stop9h 25m

Rarotonga

Thu 25/6

22:15-19:55

2 stops23h 40m

$902

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

20:35-20:05

1 stop22h 30m

Rarotonga

Wed 1/4

21:05-22:15

1 stop26h 10m

$905

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 18/6

09:40-21:05

1 stop9h 25m

Rarotonga

Fri 26/6

23:05-02:15

Nonstop5h 10m

$919

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

09:40-21:05

1 stop9h 25m

$346

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

07:05-14:30

2 stops29h 25m

$449

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

05:45-13:40

1 stop6h 55m

$814

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga

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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 6 February 2026.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga is 70 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $326). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $857). 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.

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 9 February 2026.
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
582 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
518 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Christchurch to Rarotonga flight route?

    This flight path from Christchurch to Rarotonga was viewed by 20 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    Airlines like Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga in about 10h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 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 $652. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $754 round trip. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga? While on average our users pay $935, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $715. The most popular route (Christchurch - Rarotonga), is priced around $829.

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

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $326). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $857). 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 9 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$652Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$754Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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