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Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$387 and round-trip from AU$883. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        RAR 22:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 02:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 26 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 14:20
        4h 45m
        Nonstop
        RAR 20:05
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        AU$903 AU$1,574
        43% off
        43% off
        AU$1,574 AU$903
      • RAR 22:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 02:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 21:00
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:05
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$883 AU$1,574
        44% off
        44% off
        AU$1,574 AU$883
      • RAR 21:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 01:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 21:00
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        RAR 01:35
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        AU$886 AU$1,574
        44% off
        44% off
        AU$1,574 AU$886
      • RAR 21:05
        13h 45m
        1 stop
        CHC 09:50
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 21:00
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        RAR 01:35
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        AU$894
        43% off
        AU$1,574 AU$894
      • RAR 21:05
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 13:00
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 21:00
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:05
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$968
        39% off
        AU$1,574 AU$968
      • RAR 21:25
        11h
        1 stop
        CHC 07:25
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 20:10
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        RAR 13:40
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Fri, Nov 20 | Air New Zealand
        AU$1,020
        35% off
        AU$1,574 AU$1,020
      • RAR 21:05
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC 08:40
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 18:50
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        RAR 14:30
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$1,027
        35% off
        AU$1,574 AU$1,027
      • RAR 21:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 01:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 18:50
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        RAR 14:30
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$1,058
        33% off
        AU$1,574 AU$1,058
      • RAR 22:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 02:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 05:45
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        RAR 13:40
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Thu, Nov 5 | Air New Zealand
        AU$1,064
        32% off
        AU$1,574 AU$1,064
      • RAR 21:15
        24h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 20:25
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 21:00
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        RAR 20:05
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$1,163
        26% off
        AU$1,574 AU$1,163
      • RAR 21:05
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 13:00
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 17:00
        7h 35m
        1 stop
        RAR 01:35
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Sun, Oct 18 | Air New Zealand
        AU$1,185
        25% off
        AU$1,574 AU$1,185
      • RAR 21:15
        13h 50m
        2 stops
        CHC 10:05
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 14 | Air New Zealand
        CHC 14:20
        4h 45m
        Nonstop
        RAR 20:05
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Sun, Oct 18 | Air New Zealand
        AU$1,196
        24% off
        AU$1,574 AU$1,196
      • RAR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        RAR 16:00
        Christchurch - Rarotonga | Fri, Oct 9 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        RAR 22:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 02:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
        AU$459 AU$625
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$625 AU$459
      • RAR 22:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 02:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Air New Zealand
        AU$459 AU$625
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$625 AU$459
      • RAR 21:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 01:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        AU$459 AU$625
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$625 AU$459
      • RAR 21:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 01:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Air New Zealand
        AU$467
        25% off
        AU$625 AU$467
      • RAR 21:05
        5h 10m
        Nonstop
        CHC 01:15
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Air New Zealand
        AU$468
        25% off
        AU$625 AU$468
      • RAR 15:30
        28h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:25
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$387
        38% off
        AU$625 AU$387
      • RAR 15:30
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:20
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$454
        27% off
        AU$625 AU$454
      • RAR 21:25
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        CHC 08:10
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 13 | Air New Zealand
        AU$458
        27% off
        AU$625 AU$458
      • RAR 21:05
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 13:00
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$461
        26% off
        AU$625 AU$461
      • RAR 02:50
        14h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC 16:25
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 25 | Air New Zealand
        AU$473
        24% off
        AU$625 AU$473
      • RAR 21:15
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 15:25
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
        AU$473
        24% off
        AU$625 AU$473
      • RAR 21:15
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        CHC 22:10
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Air New Zealand
        AU$475
        24% off
        AU$625 AU$475
      • RAR 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Rarotonga - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 7 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from AU$387) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$387
Air New Zealand
From AU$458
Qantas Airways
From AU$591

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What is the flight schedule from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Rarotonga to Christchurch to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. NZ963

    Rarotonga International Airport

    23:05

    RAR

    6h 10m

    03:15

    CHC

    S - T - T - -
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  2. NZ945

    Rarotonga International Airport

    14:45

    RAR

    4h 30m

    Nonstop

    18:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. NZ569

    Auckland Airport

    20:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    21:25

    CHC

    S - - W T F S

  4. JQ114

    Rarotonga International Airport

    02:35

    RAR

    4h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:10

    AKL

    - - T - T - S
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  5. JQ239

    Auckland Airport

    18:30

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    19:55

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  6. NZ949

    Rarotonga International Airport

    22:15

    RAR

    4h 40m

    Nonstop

    01:55

    AKL

    - M - W - F S
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  7. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ114

    Rarotonga International Airport

    02:35

    RAR

    4h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:10

    AKL

    - - T - T - S
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  9. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ943

    Rarotonga International Airport

    01:45

    RAR

    4h 30m

    Nonstop

    05:15

    AKL

    - M - W - - -
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  11. NZ551

    Auckland Airport

    15:00

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  12. JQ112

    Rarotonga International Airport

    09:00

    RAR

    7h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:35

    SYD

    - M T - T - S
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  13. NZ224

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    18:05

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    23:15

    CHC

    S - T - T F S

  14. JQ112

    Rarotonga International Airport

    09:00

    RAR

    7h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:35

    SYD

    - M T - T - S
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  15. QF139

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 5m

    Nonstop

    00:20

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  16. JQ114

    Rarotonga International Airport

    02:35

    RAR

    4h 35m

    Nonstop

    05:10

    AKL

    - - T - T - S
    Search

  17. JQ231

    Auckland Airport

    12:00

    AKL

    1h 20m

    Nonstop

    13:20

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  18. NZ945

    Rarotonga International Airport

    14:45

    RAR

    4h 30m

    Nonstop

    18:15

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. NZ515

    Auckland Airport

    06:10

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    07:35

    CHC

    S M T W T F -
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About Rarotonga International Airport and Christchurch International Airport

Learn about Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,563.13 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$387
Cheapest return ticket price AU$883

FAQs for Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 21:05, and the last departs at 23:05, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$536 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • One-way flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from AU$387, and round-trip fares start from AU$883. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Nov 21; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Air New Zealand operate direct flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 12 minutes, and around 3 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport is AU$1,006. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 3 weekly flights, mainly by Air New Zealand. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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