How popular is this South Island to Rarotonga flight route?

The South Island to Rarotonga flight path was viewed by 36 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

How long is the flight from South Island to Rarotonga?

Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from South Island to Rarotonga in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 3557 km between South Island and Rarotonga. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rarotonga ranges from 100.0 - 260.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Rarotonga when rainfall is around 100.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rarotonga, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

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

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

What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Rarotonga?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $949. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Rarotonga) can be booked for $787 on average, our data indicates $1,061 when flying from South Island to Rarotonga.

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.

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 deals for flights from South Island to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 27/710:50

ZQN

RAR

1 stop8h 15m

Jetstar

Sun 2/822:05

RAR

ZQN

1 stop14h 05m

Jetstar

Deal found 13/4$769

Mon 15/609:40

CHC

RAR

1 stop9h 25m

Jetstar

Sun 21/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 9/4$789

Mon 1/605:45

CHC

RAR

1 stop13h 20m

Air New Zealand

Mon 8/623:05

RAR

CHC

Nonstop5h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$828

Fri 5/620:30

CHC

RAR

1 stop22h 35m

Jetstar

Fri 12/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop12h 35m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$835

Sat 6/610:30

CHC

RAR

1 stop8h 35m

Jetstar

Sun 14/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$843

Sat 6/610:30

CHC

RAR

1 stop8h 35m

Jetstar

Wed 10/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$847

Thu 4/609:40

CHC

RAR

1 stop9h 25m

Jetstar

Sun 14/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$862

Thu 4/609:40

CHC

RAR

1 stop9h 25m

Jetstar

Wed 10/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 12/4$867

Mon 15/612:00

CHC

RAR

1 stop7h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 21/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$886

Sun 7/609:40

CHC

RAR

1 stop9h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 14/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$889

Sun 7/609:40

CHC

RAR

1 stop9h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 10/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$893

Mon 8/620:30

CHC

RAR

1 stop16h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop12h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$903

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Mon 1/605:45

CHC

RAR

1 stop13h 20m

Air New Zealand

Mon 8/623:05

RAR

CHC

Nonstop5h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$828

Mon 25/506:15

CHC

RAR

1 stop12h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 1/623:05

RAR

CHC

Nonstop5h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$928

Mon 1/606:15

CHC

RAR

1 stop12h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 8/615:45

RAR

CHC

2 stops17h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$940

Sat 1/820:10

CHC

RAR

1 stop22h 55m

Air New Zealand

Sun 30/822:15

RAR

CHC

1 stop11h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 12/4$947

Mon 15/609:40

CHC

RAR

1 stop9h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 21/622:15

RAR

CHC

2 stops13h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$950

Tue 26/510:25

ZQN

RAR

1 stop9h 40m

Air New Zealand

Sun 31/522:15

RAR

ZQN

2 stops13h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$971

Wed 27/510:50

ZQN

RAR

1 stop8h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 3/622:05

RAR

ZQN

1 stop14h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$972

Mon 25/506:00

CHC

RAR

2 stops13h 05m

Air New Zealand

Mon 1/623:05

RAR

CHC

Nonstop5h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 10/4$993

Fri 29/506:15

CHC

RAR

1 stop12h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 5/622:05

RAR

CHC

1 stop16h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$983

Sat 6/610:30

CHC

RAR

1 stop8h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 15/615:45

RAR

CHC

2 stops24h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,027

Thu 28/506:40

DUD

RAR

2 stops29h 50m

Air New Zealand

Thu 4/622:15

RAR

DUD

2 stops48h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$1,347

Mon 11/517:30

ZQN

RAR

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 24/522:05

RAR

ZQN

2 stops19h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$1,152

Thu 28/511:50

DUD

RAR

1 stop7h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 4/622:15

RAR

DUD

2 stops20h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,169

Fri 15/508:40

BHE

RAR

2 stops27h 50m

Air New Zealand

Wed 20/515:45

RAR

BHE

2 stops28h 15m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 11/4$1,446

Wed 13/510:50

ZQN

RAR

1 stop8h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 21/522:15

RAR

ZQN

1 stop12h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$1,190

Thu 28/518:35

IVC

RAR

2 stops24h 30m

Air New Zealand

Thu 4/622:15

RAR

IVC

2 stops16h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$1,481

Fri 15/509:40

BHE

RAR

1 stop9h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 20/522:05

RAR

BHE

1 stop13h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4$1,264

Wed 27/508:35

IVC

RAR

2 stops20h 45m

Qantas Airways

Sun 31/509:00

RAR

IVC

2 stops28h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 11/4$5,420

Thu 28/512:25

IVC

RAR

1 stop30h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 4/622:15

RAR

IVC

2 stops14h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,431

Fri 15/514:25

ZQN

RAR

2 stops28h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 22/509:00

RAR

ZQN

1 stop14h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$2,510

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20:10-21:05

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22:15-07:25

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09:40-21:05

1 stop9h 25m

Rarotonga

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22:15-10:05

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$950

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 26/5

10:25-22:05

1 stop9h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 31/5

22:15-09:40

2 stops13h 25m

$971

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/5

10:50-21:05

1 stop8h 15m

Rarotonga

Wed 3/6

22:05-10:10

1 stop14h 05m

$972

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Fri 29/5

06:15-21:05

1 stop12h 50m

Rarotonga

Fri 5/6

22:05-13:00

1 stop16h 55m

$983

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

06:00-21:05

2 stops13h 05m

Rarotonga

Mon 1/6

23:05-02:15

Nonstop5h 10m

$993

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 6/6

10:30-21:05

1 stop8h 35m

Rarotonga

Mon 15/6

15:45-14:10

2 stops24h 25m

$1,027

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $309). Flying from South Island to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $888). 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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8.0

Very Good

627 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

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Air New Zealand

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Very Good

627 reviews

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627 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

539 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

627 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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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.
How popular is this South Island to Rarotonga flight route?
The South Island to Rarotonga flight path was viewed by 36 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 South Island to Rarotonga?
Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from South Island to Rarotonga in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 3557 km between South Island and Rarotonga.
What are the most popular routes from South Island to Rarotonga?
The most popular flight routes from South Island to Rarotonga are Christchurch - Rarotonga, Queenstown Intl - Rarotonga and Nelson - Rarotonga.
What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Rarotonga?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $949. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Rarotonga) can be booked for $787 on average, our data indicates $1,061 when flying from South Island to Rarotonga.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Rarotonga that include hotel bookings?
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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $309). Flying from South Island to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $888). 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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