There is 1 way to get from Rarotonga to Christchurch by plane
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Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Rarotonga to Christchurch is to fly which costs $430 - $1,400 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Rarotonga to Christchurch is to fly which takes 7h 47m and costs $430 - $1,400.
The distance between Rarotonga and Christchurch is 3575 km.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Rarotonga to Christchurch, including transfers.
Christchurch is 23h ahead of Rarotonga. It is currently 6:19 PM in Rarotonga and 5:19 PM in Christchurch.
There are 1772+ hotels available in Christchurch.
What companies run services between Rarotonga, Cook Islands and Christchurch, New Zealand?
Air New Zealand and Jetstar fly from Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Rarotonga International Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,100
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