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Cheap flights from South Island to Rarotonga from $673

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Rarotonga flight deals. Data was last updated 20 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$673

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,457
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • South Island to Rarotonga
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($226 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga

Cheapest flights from South Island to Rarotonga
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Rarotonga. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 April 2025.

Thu 15/506:15CHC - RAR
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Wed 21/522:05RAR - CHC
1 stop13h 45mJetstar
Deal found 18/4$673
Tue 16/910:30CHC - RAR
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 20/903:05RAR - CHC
1 stop7h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$902
Tue 16/908:35CHC - RAR
2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/922:05RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$935
Tue 3/611:25ZQN - RAR
2 stops8h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 10/616:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/4$1,235
Tue 3/608:55ZQN - RAR
3 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/609:10RAR - ZQN
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,217

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island 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 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Rarotonga that are best for you.

Fly from

South Island

Fly to

Rarotonga

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

06:15-21:05

1 stop12h 50m

Rarotonga

Wed 21/5

22:05-09:50

1 stop13h 45m

$673

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

06:25-22:10

2 stops13h 45m

Rarotonga

Wed 21/5

16:00-08:05

2 stops18h 05m

$939

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/6

11:25-22:10

2 stops8h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 10/6

16:00-09:50

1 stop19h 50m

$1,235

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/6

08:55-22:10

3 stops11h 15m

Rarotonga

Tue 10/6

09:10-10:10

3 stops27h 00m

$2,217

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/4

Best time to book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Rarotonga

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from South Island 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 EDG to RAR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 April 2025.

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.

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 April 2025.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

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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.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Rarotonga?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga (average of $430). Flying from South Island 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 South Island to Rarotonga

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Island 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 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$655Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$718Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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