CHC - RAR

$346 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga departing on 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Rarotonga, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Rarotonga, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$709
Overall average: $894
Jetstar
Thu 5/3Wed 11/3
CHC - RAR • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$346
Typical prices: $399-$651
Jetstar
Mon 15/6
CHC - RAR • 1 stop
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Jetstar
Cheapest • from $709 (return)
Air New Zealand
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 13% price drop
September
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga (CHC-RAR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Jetstar Logo
09:00 - 20:05
CHC
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RAR
10h 05m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 07:35
RAR
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CHC
11h 30m
1 stop
$709Jetstar
Thu, 18 Jun - Fri, 26 Jun
Jetstar Logo
08:30 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
10h 35m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
22:05 - 08:40
RAR
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CHC
12h 35m
1 stop
$829Jetstar
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Jetstar Logo
06:45 - 20:05
CHC
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RAR
12h 20m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
21:05 - 07:35
RAR
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CHC
11h 30m
1 stop
$864Jetstar
Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:00 - 14:30
CHC
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RAR
22h 30m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 08:10
RAR
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CHC
11h 55m
1 stop
$871Air New Zealand
Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:00 - 14:30
CHC
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RAR
22h 30m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 07:25
RAR
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CHC
11h 10m
1 stop
$872Air New Zealand
Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
14:00 - 14:30
CHC
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RAR
22h 30m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 09:25
RAR
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CHC
13h 10m
1 stop
$876Air New Zealand
Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
15:20 - 22:05
CHC
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RAR
4h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 07:25
RAR
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CHC
11h 10m
1 stop
$881Air New Zealand
Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
15:20 - 22:05
CHC
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RAR
4h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 07:25
RAR
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CHC
11h 10m
1 stop
$882Air New Zealand
Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
15:20 - 22:05
CHC
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RAR
4h 45mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 07:25
RAR
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CHC
11h 10m
1 stop
$885Air New Zealand
Sat, 20 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:40 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
9h 25m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:15 - 19:55
RAR
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CHC
23h 40m
2 stops
$902Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Rarotonga flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga is November, where tickets cost $854 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,234 and $1,208 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $787, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$346
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga

When to book flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Rarotonga based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga was $814 for a one-way ticket and $709 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    On your way to Rarotonga, you’ll fly out from Christchurch. You’ll be landing at Rarotonga.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Rarotonga flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Rarotonga.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga, Air New Zealand or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga are Air New Zealand and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $951 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $861 and an overall rating of 6.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Rarotonga from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Rarotonga with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Rarotonga from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $781 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Christchurch to Rarotonga? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 582 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
7.4Food
Airline reviews

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

8.0 ExcellentFernando, Feb 2026
AKL - ZQN
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Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

Your entertainment could be better. I flew on Air New Zealand in January so was expecting a better choice in February...but no luck. Same choices and also could have a better selection. Otherwise, lovely service, the purser came to our seats to welcome us. Overall, very nice. Direct flight from Auckland to YVR was fantastic!

Air New Zealand over sold our flight and tried to bump us to yesterday. After several calls we got booked to United about 6 hrs before our original flight. No apologies!

Very quick flight so no time for refreshments. We took off. Then landed. The end. Seats were too tight. Very cramped Grateful for the short flight cos moving around wasn’t possible

Please add more Bollywood movies and recent movies to the entertainment.

The disembarking steps in Wellington were precarious and I felt quite insecure. There was no one on the tarmac to greet us and help. The embarking ramp in Blenheim was much more satisfactory. The rest of the flight was fine.

My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

The flight ticket were not reimbursed on Jan 22nd from Auckland to Wellington. Very Very dissatisfied.Please reimburse the ticket of my onward travel.

Flight on time. New plane. No entertainment screen just device. No offer of water. Didn’t order food.

Although a local trip via international flight it was fairly straight forward albeit more checks than desirable for local travel. On arrival Perth collecting luggage the trollies were hidden in one end of the long hall.

Over four hours late. No entertainment without paying and same for food. Asked to check in at original time even though we were told it was going to be very late leaving. Way too long time to hang around the airport. Arriving to Sydney luggage did not arrive for an hour. Had to get staff to go and find out what was going on. All this made for a very long day and night for a eight hour flight.

I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. (both flights)

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

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