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$854 Find cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga departing on 5/9. 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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Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga (CHC-RAR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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09:40 - 21:05CHC-RAR
9h 25m1 stop
22:00 - 10:50RAR-CHC
14h 50m1 stop
$854Jetstar
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Do, 5 Sep - Mi, 11 Sep
06:15 - 21:05CHC-RAR
12h 50m1 stop
22:00 - 13:00RAR-CHC
17h 00m1 stop
$886Jetstar
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Di, 13 Aug - Mi, 21 Aug
12:05 - 14:40CHC-RAR
24h 35m2 stops
22:00 - 10:50RAR-CHC
14h 50m1 stop
Do, 5 Sep - Mi, 11 Sep
06:15 - 21:05CHC-RAR
12h 50m1 stop
22:00 - 07:50RAR-CHC
11h 50m1 stop
$947Jetstar
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Di, 13 Aug - Mo, 19 Aug
06:45 - 21:05CHC-RAR
12h 20m2 stops
22:00 - 13:00RAR-CHC
17h 00m1 stop
$1,004Jetstar
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Di, 13 Aug - Mi, 21 Aug
06:15 - 21:05CHC-RAR
12h 50m1 stop
23:25 - 12:50RAR-CHC
15h 25m2 stops
$1,016
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Di, 13 Aug - Mi, 21 Aug
20:30 - 14:40CHC-RAR
16h 10m2 stops
23:25 - 10:35RAR-CHC
13h 10m2 stops
$1,067Air New Zealand
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Do, 5 Sep - Mi, 11 Sep
05:45 - 13:40CHC-RAR
6h 55m1 stop
02:15 - 14:25RAR-CHC
13h 10m1 stop
$1,507Air New Zealand
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Mo, 23 Dez - Di, 31 Dez
19:40 - 13:40CHC-RAR
17h 00m2 stops
02:15 - 13:40RAR-CHC
12h 25m2 stops
$1,511Air New Zealand
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Mo, 23 Dez - Di, 31 Dez
21:00 - 13:40CHC-RAR
15h 40m1 stop
02:15 - 13:40RAR-CHC
12h 25m2 stops
$1,519Air New Zealand
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Mo, 23 Dez - Di, 31 Dez

Flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga - Travel Insights & Trends

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 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 February, where tickets cost $903 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,333 and $1,280 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 107 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$854
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $504 for a return ticket.

  • 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?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific 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 $1,075 and an overall rating of 8.1, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $826 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • 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.

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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.
8.1
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 564 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.7Crew
7.6Food
8.1Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

6.0 GoodSteve, Jul 2024TBU - AKL
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Gate agent was fantastic in Auckland. They wanted to charge me for my two bags even though I was gold member with United in Tonga. So I had to pay for an upgrade. The meals on both flights had no vegetarian option. The only one item the salad was not tasty at all. Good thing I had brought my own snacks. The bread was white roll which is so not healthy. I think New Zealand air can definitely improve their food offering.

The entire process was excellent! The economy sits are a bit snug so I'll have to be sure to purchase premier or business class next time but, other than that, food, service, attendants were exceptional. Gate agents and ticket agents too!

Can you please process refund. Mum died and dad went to Pakistan to bury her after cancelling flight.

Short flight so no entertainment, turbulence so no food service - overall flight as expected

All was good, the only thing was it didn't run on time.

Great meal. Best seats ever! They need to teach other airlines how to do that.

The staff and crew on board were excellent. Business class however, was very weird. I thought we would have individual pods, but the way it was set up was unexpected. Not very private and If you wanted to lay down, you had to have an entire bed made up for you by the crew, rather than how Delta one works where you could just lie down whenever you feel like it. It was a 16 hour flight. I chose not to have my bed made, and that turned out to be a good idea because everybody who had their bed made had to wait for the crew to roll up their mattresses. So strange!

Food was not good. We asked for Muslim food and it was weird tasteless type of boiled veges.

Crew were pleasant, happy to be there and were a joy to be around. Entire operation was professional, well thought out and ran like a Swiss clock.

Couldn’t request a vegan meal somehow but I noticed other people getting them

The flight take-off was delayed which was fine but the staff seemed pretty over their jobs. The seats are very uncomfortable and the food was pretty average. Overall is was okay.

a constant reminder that you need to work harder so you can avoid this airline

For some reason the cabin was kept very cold. Unlike my flight over which i would say was excellent this was a long, cold flight home.

My Dad needed assistance to board the plane. The Jetstar staff were excellent with him and made the experience a lot easier😁

No food taken so can't rate also no entertainment so can't rate.

Boarding was easy and unstressful, though the early "final call" was a bit off-putting. The crew were pleasant, and the seats were comfortable. The prices for food and drink were reasonable, apart from tea and coffee, where simple percolated coffee was charged at espresso prices. Deboarding was OK, though some Jetstar passengers appear to have a bad habit of pushing forward from their assigned rows, making it more difficult to get out for passengers that have paid a premium to sit up-front. Jetstar might want to look to address this to stop it from spreading.

The price difference/saving isn't sufficient to compensate the experience difference, don't recommend unless flight is under 3 hours. Huge queues for check in and the priority lane of other ailines blocked checked in Jetstar passengers from proceeding through to screening. Gate change to a "dungeon gate" that didn't have toilets in the vicinity. 45minute delay in boarding, no updates or explaination, let alone apology for any inconvenience. 1 scanner working for a full fight to board, no coordination. Loaded on to crowded buses to get on the plane in the middle of the tarmac, up stairs with no explaination. 4 bus trips. No system for boarding in sections. Over an hour late departing. Nothing complimentary, not even water or in-flight music. Pay wave not available and no cash sales. Staff onboard were friendly and professional.

Worst flying experience of my life. FIVE HOURS delayed! Rude and unhelpful staff and poor communication from the grounds team. Never flying Jetstar again

Plane was late leaving darwin so we didn’t get home till 1130pm 2nd time in a fortnight that has happened. Hard when you have to work the next day

Worst airline ever. No need to go into detail as everything is terrible. Do not do it - whatever the price.

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Christchurch - Rarotonga Flights

Departure:

Christchurch (CHC)New Zealand

Destination:

Rarotonga (RAR)Cook Islands

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