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Cheap flights from South Island to Rarotonga from $409

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — RAR
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Rarotonga

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Island (zzEDG) 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 2 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$840

One-way from

$409

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,177
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • South Island to Rarotonga
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 40m total
  • South Island to Rarotonga
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($387 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($42 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 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 2 February 2025.

Mon 3/320:30CHC - RAR
1 stop22h 35mJetstar
Mon 10/321:10RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Deal found 1/2$840
Mon 6/1010:30CHC - RAR
1 stop9h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 16/1015:00RAR - CHC
1 stop25h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/2$922
Fri 28/220:30CHC - RAR
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/321:10RAR - CHC
1 stop11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$982
Tue 18/310:45ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 20mJetstar
Tue 25/309:00RAR - ZQN
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Deal found 1/2$1,448
Tue 18/308:55ZQN - RAR
2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 25/314:55RAR - ZQN
2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/2$1,522
Tue 18/310:45ZQN - RAR
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/314:55RAR - ZQN
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2$1,524

Find flights from South Island to Rarotonga within your budget

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 2 February 2025.

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ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

20:30-20:05

1 stop22h 35m

Rarotonga

Mon 10/3

21:10-07:45

1 stop11h 35m

$840

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

18:50-20:05

1 stop24h 15m

Rarotonga

Mon 10/3

21:10-10:05

2 stops13h 55m

$941

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sun 2/3

21:00-13:40

1 stop15h 40m

Rarotonga

Sun 9/3

14:55-22:10

1 stop8h 15m

$1,069

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 18/3

10:45-20:05

1 stop8h 20m

Rarotonga

Tue 25/3

09:00-19:35

1 stop11h 35m

$1,448

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 18/3

08:55-13:40

2 stops27h 45m

Rarotonga

Tue 25/3

14:55-09:40

2 stops19h 45m

$1,522

QueenstownRarotonga

ZQN - RAR

ZQNRAR

Queenstown Intl

Tue 18/3

10:45-20:05

1 stop8h 20m

Rarotonga

Tue 25/3

14:55-08:25

2 stops18h 30m

$1,524

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

09:40-21:05

1 stop9h 25m

$429

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 31/5

06:15-22:10

1 stop13h 55m

$436

ChristchurchRarotonga

CHC - RAR

CHCRAR

Christchurch

Sat 31/5

08:00-22:10

2 stops12h 10m

$482

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Rarotonga

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Rarotonga

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

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 2 February 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 2 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Rarotonga, such as Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
480 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
480 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
480 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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
461 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
480 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

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 South Island to Rarotonga. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    The most popular flight routes from South Island to Rarotonga are Christchurch - Rarotonga, Nelson - Rarotonga and Dunedin - Rarotonga.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to Rarotonga?

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

  • 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$687Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$729Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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