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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga from $455

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Rarotonga (RAR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$919

One-way from

$455

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$963
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 55m total
  • Christchurch to Rarotonga
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • Christchurch to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Wed 7/519:40CHC - RAR
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 28/523:20RAR - CHC
2 stops12h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$973
Thu 24/406:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Sun 27/422:05RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 45mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$1,000
Thu 24/406:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/416:00RAR - CHC
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,422

Find flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Wed 7/5

19:40-22:10

2 stops24h 30m

Rarotonga

Wed 28/5

23:20-10:05

2 stops12h 45m

$973

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 24/4

06:15-21:05

1 stop12h 50m

Rarotonga

Sun 27/4

22:05-07:50

1 stop11h 45m

$1,000

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 24/4

06:15-21:05

1 stop12h 50m

Rarotonga

Sun 27/4

16:00-08:40

2 stops18h 40m

$1,422

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 5/4

06:15-20:05

1 stop12h 50m

$455

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 5/4

17:10-01:55

2 stops31h 45m

$551

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

When flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Christchurch to Rarotonga. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Rarotonga flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Rarotonga by month

Plan your trip to Rarotonga by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 20 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
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Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Rarotonga, with prices starting at $919. Another option worth looking into is Jetstar, starting at $1,000 round trip. These flights start at 11% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga in December is currently the most expensive (average of $584). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$682Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$840Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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