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Cheap flights from South Island to Rarotonga from $312

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Rarotonga flight deals. Data was last updated 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$749

One-way from

$312

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$926
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 23/8-24/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 10m total
  • South Island to Rarotonga
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 25m total
  • South Island to Rarotonga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga

Cheapest flights from South Island to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 July 2025.

Sat 23/809:40CHC - RAR
1 stop9h 25mJetstar
Sun 24/822:05RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 8/7$749
Sat 30/810:50ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Fri 12/922:05RAR - ZQN
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 8/7$824
Mon 8/906:25CHC - RAR
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/922:05RAR - CHC
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$866
Tue 14/1012:00CHC - RAR
1 stop8h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/1021:20RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$876
Sat 30/808:40ZQN - RAR
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/922:05RAR - ZQN
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$957
Wed 27/815:05ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/923:20RAR - ZQN
1 stop12h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$975
Sat 18/1008:25IVC - RAR
2 stops52h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 26/1021:20RAR - IVC
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$1,058
Thu 7/806:45NSN - RAR
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/816:00RAR - NSN
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,341
Sat 23/815:10DUD - RAR
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/816:00RAR - DUD
2 stops26h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,343
Sat 23/816:15BHE - RAR
2 stops44h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/816:00RAR - BHE
2 stops51h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,343
Sat 23/814:25NSN - RAR
2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/816:00RAR - NSN
2 stops19h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,419
Sat 23/808:00BHE - RAR
3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/816:00RAR - BHE
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,768

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

Fly from

South Island

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 23/8

09:40-21:05

1 stop9h 25m

Rarotonga

Sun 24/8

22:05-07:50

1 stop11h 45m

$749

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/8

10:50-21:05

1 stop8h 15m

Rarotonga

Fri 12/9

22:05-12:20

1 stop16h 15m

$824

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 8/9

06:25-22:10

2 stops13h 45m

Rarotonga

Sun 21/9

22:05-19:55

1 stop23h 50m

$866

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Tue 14/10

09:15-21:10

1 stop10h 55m

Rarotonga

Sun 26/10

21:20-10:40

2 stops14h 20m

$876

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/8

08:40-21:05

1 stop10h 25m

Rarotonga

Fri 12/9

22:05-12:15

2 stops16h 10m

$957

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

15:05-01:55

1 stop8h 50m

Rarotonga

Mon 15/9

23:20-09:50

1 stop12h 30m

$975

InvercargillRarotonga

IVC - RAR

IVCRAR

Invercargill

Sun 31/8

10:40-01:55

2 stops13h 15m

Rarotonga

Tue 2/9

03:05-12:10

1 stop11h 05m

$1,118

NelsonRarotonga

NSN - RAR

NSNRAR

Nelson

Thu 7/8

06:45-21:05

1 stop12h 20m

Rarotonga

Thu 14/8

16:00-18:00

2 stops28h 00m

$1,341

DunedinRarotonga

DUD - RAR

DUDRAR

Dunedin

Sat 23/8

18:45-14:40

2 stops17h 55m

Rarotonga

Sat 30/8

16:00-16:25

2 stops26h 25m

$1,343

BlenheimRarotonga

BHE - RAR

BHERAR

Blenheim

Sat 23/8

16:15-14:40

2 stops44h 25m

Rarotonga

Sat 30/8

16:00-17:45

2 stops51h 45m

$1,343

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from South Island 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 EDG to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 10 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Rarotonga as you normally would.

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 10 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from South Island to Rarotonga. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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.

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rarotonga from South Island?

    Most people fly into Rarotonga (RAR) if they book a flight to Rarotonga from South Island. Rarotonga is conveniently located just 0.8 km from Rarotonga’s city centre.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from South Island 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 South Island to Rarotonga

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$654Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$746Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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