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Cheap flights from South Island to Rarotonga from $855

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
1 adult
Wed 31/7
Wed 7/8

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

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 23 days in advance to save up to 84% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 23 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Island to Rarotonga 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $821, or $1,906 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Island to Rarotonga?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Rarotonga from South Island. Users have commonly found prices around $1,061 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $755. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDG to RAR?

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.

Cheap Jetstar flights from South Island to Rarotonga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between South Island and Rarotonga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 137,126 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Jetstar flights we've detected travelling from South Island to Rarotonga. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 13/810:45ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 20mJetstar
Wed 21/822:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop16h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$923
Wed 11/920:25CHC - RAR
1 stop22h 40mJetstar
Wed 18/922:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mJetstar
Deal found 26/7$962
Mon 26/820:25CHC - RAR
1 stop22h 40mJetstar
Mon 2/922:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mJetstar
Deal found 26/7$1,023
Mon 26/818:10CHC - RAR
2 stops24h 55mJetstar
Mon 2/922:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mJetstar
Deal found 26/7$1,062

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from South Island to Rarotonga

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between South Island and Rarotonga. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 137,126 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Air New Zealand flights from South Island to Rarotonga. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 11/905:45CHC - RAR
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/903:10RAR - CHC
2 stops16h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$1,018
Wed 11/907:05CHC - RAR
2 stops16h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/903:10RAR - CHC
2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$1,028
Wed 11/908:30CHC - RAR
1 stop15h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/903:10RAR - CHC
2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$1,032
Thu 5/907:05CHC - RAR
2 stops13h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/903:10RAR - CHC
2 stops11h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$1,137
Wed 11/915:05CHC - RAR
2 stops8h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/923:25RAR - CHC
2 stops16h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$1,239
Fri 30/815:05CHC - RAR
2 stops21h 35mAir New Zealand
Fri 6/923:25RAR - CHC
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$1,242
Thu 5/907:05CHC - RAR
2 stops13h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/923:25RAR - CHC
1 stop10h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/7$1,271
Tue 24/1216:00NSN - RAR
2 stops44h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 31/1202:15RAR - NSN
2 stops18h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/7$1,363
Tue 24/1218:25NSN - RAR
2 stops42h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 31/1202:15RAR - NSN
2 stops18h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/7$1,380

Cheap South Island to Rarotonga flights in July & August 2024

Find cheap flight options from South Island to Rarotonga specifically for the months of July and August 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 137,126 searches. Prices were last updated on 26 July 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Island to Rarotonga in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 21/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$887
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Mon 19/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$949
Tue 13/806:45CHC - RAR
2 stops12h 20mJetstar
Wed 21/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$1,006
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/823:25RAR - CHC
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,018
Wed 14/816:50CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,059
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/803:10RAR - CHC
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,072
Tue 13/820:25CHC - RAR
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,078
Tue 13/806:45CHC - RAR
2 stops12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/803:10RAR - CHC
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,108
Fri 30/806:05CHC - RAR
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/922:00RAR - CHC
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,122

South Island to Rarotonga 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between South Island and Rarotonga in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 137,126 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from South Island to Rarotonga in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 5/909:40CHC - RAR
1 stop9h 25mJetstar
Wed 11/922:00RAR - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Deal found 25/7$855
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 21/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$887
Thu 5/912:05CHC - RAR
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/922:00RAR - CHC
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7$930
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Mon 19/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$949
Tue 13/806:45CHC - RAR
2 stops12h 20mJetstar
Wed 21/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop17h 00mJetstar
Deal found 24/7$1,006
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/823:25RAR - CHC
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,018
Wed 14/816:50CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/822:00RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,059
Thu 5/920:30CHC - RAR
2 stops16h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/923:25RAR - CHC
2 stops13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/7$1,069
Tue 13/806:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/803:10RAR - CHC
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7$1,072

Find flights from South Island to Rarotonga within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island 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 137,126 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/8

1 stop8h 20m

Rarotonga

Wed 21/8

1 stop16h 25m

$923

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 11/9

1 stop22h 40m

Rarotonga

Wed 18/9

1 stop11h 50m

$962

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 11/9

2 stops15h 05m

Rarotonga

Wed 18/9

1 stop11h 50m

$993

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 11/9

1 stop22h 40m

Rarotonga

Tue 17/9

1 stop11h 50m

$999

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 11/9

1 stop6h 55m

Rarotonga

Tue 17/9

2 stops16h 55m

$1,018

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 26/8

1 stop22h 40m

Rarotonga

Mon 2/9

1 stop11h 50m

$1,023

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 11/9

2 stops16h 50m

Rarotonga

Tue 17/9

2 stops11h 40m

$1,028

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 11/9

1 stop15h 25m

Rarotonga

Tue 17/9

2 stops11h 40m

$1,032

Queenstown IntlRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/8

1 stop8h 20m

Rarotonga

Wed 21/8

2 stops14h 55m

$1,101

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga

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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 26 July 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Rarotonga, such as Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very Good
563 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.2
Very Good
563 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very Good
563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Jetstar
6.7
Okay
593 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.2
Very Good
563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.2

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Rarotonga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from South Island to Rarotonga for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Island to Rarotonga for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $923, but on average you can expect to pay $1,105.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Island to Rarotonga?

    The most popular flight routes from South Island to Rarotonga are Christchurch - Rarotonga, Nelson - Rarotonga and Blenheim - Rarotonga.

  • What does CHC to RAR mean?

    Great question - CHC to RAR just means Christchurch Airport to Rarotonga Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN), Invercargill Airport (IVC), Blenheim Airport (BHE).

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Rarotonga that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Island to Rarotonga flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Island to Rarotonga with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Island to Rarotonga flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Rarotonga flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to Rarotonga?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Rarotonga.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Rarotonga?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Rarotonga that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Island to Rarotonga offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Island to Rarotonga?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Island to Rarotonga flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Island to Rarotonga flight deals updated?

    The South Island to Rarotonga flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 25/7.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $434). Flying from South Island to Rarotonga in July is currently the most expensive (average of $496). 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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Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Island 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 137,126 searches. Data last updated 26 July 2024.
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JetstarCheapest$665Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$752Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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