CHC - RAR

$338 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 10/9. 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
$724
Typical prices: $1,122-$864
Jetstar
Mon 25/5Sun 31/5
CHC - RAR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,987
Air New Zealand
Sat 11/7Fri 17/7
CHC - RAR • Direct
Direct flights
2 days a week
Tue, Sat
You can fly direct with Air New Zealand. Average duration is 0
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Cheapest • from $773 (return)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 26% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 11% price drop
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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

Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
12h 50m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
22:05 - 07:50
RAR
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CHC
11h 45m
1 stop
$724Jetstar
Mon, 1 Jun - Fri, 5 Jun
Jetstar Logo
08:30 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
10h 35m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
22:05 - 13:00
RAR
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CHC
16h 55m
1 stop
$773Jetstar
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
12h 50m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
22:05 - 13:00
RAR
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CHC
16h 55m
1 stop
$792Jetstar
Thu, 4 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
12h 50m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
22:05 - 07:50
RAR
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CHC
11h 45m
1 stop
$795Jetstar
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
12h 50m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
22:05 - 07:50
RAR
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CHC
11h 45m
1 stop
$802Jetstar
Wed, 27 May - Mon, 8 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
10:20 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
8h 45m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
23:05 - 02:15
RAR
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CHC
5h 10mdirect
$806Air New Zealand
Wed, 2 Sep - Mon, 7 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
10:10 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
8h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
23:05 - 02:15
RAR
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CHC
5h 10mdirect
$809Air New Zealand
Mon, 22 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
21:00 - 14:30
CHC
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RAR
15h 30m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
02:45 - 08:10
RAR
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CHC
7h 25m
1 stop
$868Air New Zealand
Mon, 25 May - Sun, 31 May
Air New Zealand Logo
08:00 - 21:05
CHC
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RAR
11h 05m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 15:00
RAR
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CHC
18h 45m
2 stops
$870Air New Zealand
Thu, 18 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul
Air New Zealand Logo
05:45 - 14:30
CHC
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RAR
6h 45m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
22:15 - 07:25
RAR
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CHC
11h 10m
1 stop
$889Air New Zealand
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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.

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga departing in May.

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 $905 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,352 and $1,265 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $973 on average.

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 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$381
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% 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 $338 for a one-way ticket and $773 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 $990 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 $920 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Christchurch to Rarotonga.
Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to Rarotonga Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Rarotonga

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Direct returns

Rarotonga to Christchurch

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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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 621 reviews
7.4Food
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
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A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

10.0 ExcellentMarsha, Mar 2026
AKL - IAH
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A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

This flight was the second leg of a trip that began in Auckland, New Zealand. I was unable to find a way to select seats in advance. The boarding passes we were given in Auckland did not have seat assignments for the second flight. There was no way to check on it until personnel showed up at the gate in Los Angeles, immediately before boarding time. The flight was overbooked by one, and since I was traveling with my sister, we needed two seats. We waited in considerable anxiety for everyone else to board and when one person did not show up, we had to take whatever was left. At least we finally got on the flight although we were the very last to board. We were not able to sit together, of course.

The Premium Economy seats were very comfortable and the food was quite tasty. I did not use the entertainment system, but I was able to charge my phone and tablet with the seatback connection.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Nothing better than Air New Zealand. Top scores in every category.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The flights got us to our destination. The seats on the planes were uncomfortable.

The smells on this plane were disgusting. So many sweaty and unhygienic people i couldn't stand it. I dream of being anywhere else in the world when I am on a JetStar flight they suck.

One of the better flights I’ve had w Jetstar. Smooth boarding, early take off, on time landing, very courteous crew, clean plane.

local frequent travellers know that Jetstar’s flights between MEL and LST are turnaround flights so those in the morning tend to run on time and become delayed increasingly through the day. We observed how the staff at check in and boarding try to assist, guide and facilitate travellers - they were courteous, efficient, amiable while enforcing Jetstar’s baggage requirements. They try to speed up boarding by having passengers board from both front and back. We would take Jetstar again.

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.

Improved experience over our last years flight when also we flew local but on an international scheduled flight. The double processing is still unwelcome i.e. by security and then by border force having to produce a licence and boarding pass repeatedly on departure and return. Obviously suits the airline rather than the local traveller. The flight and crew were good though a helper on return was offhand having to push the wheel chair did the bare minimum we felt.

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.

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