There is 1 way to get from Christchurch to Rarotonga by plane
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Rarotonga is to fly which costs $240 - $700 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Rarotonga is to fly which takes 7h 38m and costs $240 - $700.
The distance between Christchurch and Rarotonga is 3576 km.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Christchurch to Rarotonga, including transfers.
Rarotonga is 23h behind Christchurch. It is currently 11:30 AM in Christchurch and 12:30 PM in Rarotonga.
There are 235+ hotels available in Rarotonga.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Rarotonga, Cook Islands?
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) twice daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–600
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