Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga from $360
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Rarotonga are usually found in June or March, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 23 September 2026.
Wed 4/1121:50 -
1 stop15h 40m
Wed 11/1115:30 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 20/9$812
Sun 1/1121:50 -
1 stop15h 40m
Sun 8/1115:30 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 22/9$847
Thu 15/1009:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 21/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 21/9$861
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 19/9$862
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 20/9$871
Tue 3/1120:10 -
1 stop16h 30m
Tue 10/1121:25 -
1 stop11h 00m
Deal found 19/9$876
Thu 31/1220:10 -
1 stop16h 30m
Thu 14/121:25 -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 19/9$924
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 23 September 2026.
Wed 4/1121:50 -
1 stop15h 40m
Wed 11/1115:30 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 20/9$812
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 19/9$862
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 20/9$871
Sun 1/1121:50 -
1 stop15h 40m
Sun 8/1115:30 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 22/9$847
Thu 15/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 21/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 21/9$1,007
Thu 5/1106:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Thu 12/1121:25 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 20/9$1,016
Direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Rarotonga based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 19/9$862
Thu 15/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 21/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 21/9$1,007
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Data last updated 23 September 2026 and is based on user searches.
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 19/9$862
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 14/1021:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 20/9$871
Sat 10/1015:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Sun 11/1021:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 21/9$1,096
Thu 15/1009:00 -
1 stop15h 35m
Wed 21/1021:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 21/9$861
Thu 15/1011:25 -
2 stops13h 10m
Wed 21/1021:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 21/9$1,278
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 23 September 2026.
Thu 8/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 21/9$360
Thu 22/1014:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 21/9$452
Sun 20/1220:10 -
1 stop23h 00m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 20/9$461
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 23 September 2026.
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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 23 September 2026.
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Return
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ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 8/10
20:10-13:30
1 stop16h 20m
Rarotonga
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$386
Fastest return journey
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 22/10
14:20-20:05
Nonstop4h 45m
Rarotonga
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$452
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Sun 20/12
20:10-20:10
1 stop23h 00m
Rarotonga
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:30
Nonstop0h 00m
$461
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Wed 4/11
21:50-14:30
1 stop15h 40m
Rarotonga
Wed 11/11
15:30-22:20
1 stop7h 50m
$812
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Sun 1/11
21:50-14:30
1 stop15h 40m
Rarotonga
Sun 8/11
15:30-22:20
1 stop7h 50m
$847
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 8/10
14:20-20:05
Nonstop4h 45m
Rarotonga
Wed 14/10
21:05-01:15
Nonstop5h 10m
$862
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 8/10
14:20-20:05
Nonstop4h 45m
Rarotonga
Wed 14/10
21:05-08:40
1 stop12h 35m
$871
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 15/10
14:20-20:05
Nonstop4h 45m
Rarotonga
Wed 21/10
21:05-01:15
Nonstop5h 10m
$1,007
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 5/11
06:15-14:30
1 stop7h 15m
Rarotonga
Thu 12/11
21:25-07:40
1 stop11h 15m
$1,016
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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 54 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $894). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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 23 September 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga as you normally would.
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 $943 and $1,133 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $798 on Multiple Airlines (19 Mar–26 Mar).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga delayed?
About 6% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Rarotonga have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Rarotonga flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Rarotonga flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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 23 September 2026.
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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.
Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
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How popular is this Christchurch to Rarotonga flight route?
This flight path from Christchurch to Rarotonga was viewed by 55 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 4h 45m. 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 $416. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $753 round trip. These flights start at 59% 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 $1,116, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $974. The most popular route (Christchurch - Rarotonga), is priced around $815.
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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $894). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,470). 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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