Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga from $351
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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
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 August, 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 9 August 2026.
Wed 2/920:30 -
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Sun 6/922:05 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 8/8$799
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Wed 16/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 7/8$800
Mon 23/1106:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Wed 25/1115:30 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 5/8$843
Mon 7/909:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Fri 18/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 6/8$863
Wed 26/812:55 -
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Wed 2/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 4/8$870
Thu 29/1006:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Fri 20/1121:05 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 6/8$872
Sat 5/910:30 -
1 stop8h 35m
Fri 11/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 5/8$880
Wed 9/920:30 -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 16/922:05 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 4/8$884
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 9 August 2026.
Sat 12/906:15 -
1 stop12h 50m
Wed 16/922:05 -
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Deal found 7/8$800
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Nonstop4h 45m
Mon 14/923:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/8$958
Thu 3/909:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Thu 10/922:15 -
1 stop12h 25m
Deal found 5/8$963
Wed 2/920:30 -
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Sun 6/922:05 -
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Deal found 4/8$819
Mon 7/909:40 -
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Fri 18/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 6/8$863
Mon 30/1121:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sat 5/1214:55 -
1 stop8h 45m
Deal found 8/8$979
Wed 19/820:30 -
1 stop22h 35m
Sat 5/922:15 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 6/8$997
Thu 17/906:15 -
1 stop12h 50m
Fri 18/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 8/8$894
Sat 5/915:20 -
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Sat 12/922:15 -
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Deal found 4/8$1,012
Fri 16/1010:10 -
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Deal found 8/8$1,028
Mon 1/206:15 -
1 stop7h 15m
Wed 3/215:30 -
1 stop7h 50m
Deal found 6/8$951
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 9 August 2026.
Sat 5/915:20 -
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Mon 14/923:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 8/8$958
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Deal found 8/8$1,021
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Deal found 7/8$1,084
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Mon 31/823:05 -
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Deal found 5/8$1,387
Tue 25/815:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Fri 4/923:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 4/8$1,425
Sat 29/815:20 -
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Fri 4/923:05 -
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Deal found 5/8$1,445
Sat 5/915:20 -
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Fri 11/923:05 -
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Deal found 5/8$1,458
Sat 29/815:20 -
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Mon 7/923:05 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 5/8$1,596
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Data last updated 9 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Wed 26/812:55 -
1 stop30h 10m
Wed 2/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 4/8$870
Wed 2/920:30 -
1 stop22h 35m
Sun 6/922:05 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 8/8$799
Thu 3/909:40 -
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Fri 11/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 5/8$889
Sat 5/910:30 -
1 stop8h 35m
Fri 11/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 5/8$880
Mon 7/909:40 -
1 stop9h 25m
Fri 18/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 6/8$863
Wed 9/920:30 -
1 stop22h 35m
Wed 16/922:05 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 4/8$884
Sat 12/906:15 -
1 stop12h 50m
Wed 16/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 7/8$800
Thu 17/906:15 -
1 stop12h 50m
Fri 18/922:05 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 8/8$894
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 9 August 2026.
Wed 16/918:55 -
1 stop24h 10m
Deal found 5/8$351
Mon 31/810:30 -
1 stop8h 35m
Deal found 6/8$424
Tue 22/915:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Deal found 5/8$434
Mon 21/906:15 -
1 stop12h 50m
Deal found 5/8$439
Thu 17/914:20 -
Nonstop4h 45m
Deal found 5/8$454
Tue 15/915:20 -
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Deal found 5/8$460
Tue 22/909:40 -
1 stop13h 45m
Deal found 5/8$463
Thu 31/1206:15 -
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Deal found 3/8$477
Wed 23/918:55 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 5/8$485
Mon 21/920:40 -
2 stops26h 45m
Deal found 5/8$500
Thu 31/1218:50 -
2 stops41h 50m
Deal found 3/8$505
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 August 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga that are best for you.
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Departure
Return
Price
Cheapest return flight
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Sat 12/9
06:15-21:05
1 stop12h 50m
Rarotonga
Wed 16/9
22:05-08:40
1 stop12h 35m
$800
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Wed 2/9
20:30-21:05
1 stop22h 35m
Rarotonga
Sun 6/9
22:05-13:00
1 stop16h 55m
$819
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Mon 7/9
09:40-21:05
1 stop9h 25m
Rarotonga
Fri 18/9
22:05-08:40
1 stop12h 35m
$863
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 17/9
06:15-21:05
1 stop12h 50m
Rarotonga
Fri 18/9
22:05-08:40
1 stop12h 35m
$894
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Mon 1/2
06:15-14:30
1 stop7h 15m
Rarotonga
Wed 3/2
15:30-22:20
1 stop7h 50m
$951
Fastest return journey
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Sat 5/9
15:20-22:05
Nonstop4h 45m
Rarotonga
Mon 14/9
23:05-02:15
Nonstop5h 10m
$958
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Thu 3/9
09:40-21:05
1 stop9h 25m
Rarotonga
Thu 10/9
22:15-08:40
1 stop12h 25m
$963
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Mon 30/11
21:10-13:40
1 stop15h 30m
Rarotonga
Sat 5/12
14:55-22:40
1 stop8h 45m
$979
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Wed 19/8
20:30-21:05
1 stop22h 35m
Rarotonga
Sat 5/9
22:15-19:55
1 stop23h 40m
$997
ChristchurchRarotonga
CHC Christchurch - RAR Rarotonga
CHCRAR
Christchurch
Sat 5/9
15:20-22:05
Nonstop4h 45m
Rarotonga
Sat 12/9
22:15-07:35
1 stop11h 20m
$1,012
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga
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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 16 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 $858). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,299). 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 9 August 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 $846 and $1,041 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $799 on Jetstar (2 Sept–6 Sept).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga delayed?
About 12% 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 12% 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 9 August 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.
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 47 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 fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga in about 12h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 3557 km between Christchurch and Rarotonga.
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 $287. Another option worth looking into is Air New Zealand, starting at $737 round trip. These flights start at 70% 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 $862, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $640. The most popular route (Christchurch - Rarotonga), is priced around $809.
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 $858). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,299). 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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