Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

One-way fares from $681 · CHC → RAR · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Rarotonga → Christchurch
Cheapest fare
$681

Jetstar · Mon, 14 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from $681

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
5h 15m

3,560 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga

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  1. December 2026 Cheapest $681

Cheapest dates in December 2026

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Jetstar
Depart06:15 Mon, 14 DecCHC → RAR 5h 15m · 1 stop
$681one way, per person
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About flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Christchurch (CHC) and Rarotonga (RAR) are about 3,560 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 15m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $681, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $681 with Jetstar, departing Monday, 14 December 2026.

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

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $681 one way.

Are there direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 5h 15m. Christchurch and Rarotonga are around 3,560 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Rarotonga?

Recent fares on this route were with Jetstar.

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