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Direct flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga

Airlines Schedules

CHC - RAR route map All flights from CHC to RAR non-stop. There are direct flights from Christchurch International (CHC), New Zealand to Rarotonga International (RAR), Cook Islands with Air New Zealand. 3 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 14:20 to 15:20 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 2224 miles (3578 km). Flight time is about 4 hours and 45 minutes.

CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
RAR
Rarotonga
Cook IslandsRarotonga , Cook Islands
CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
Rarotonga
Cook IslandsRarotonga , Cook Islands
RAR
Flight time 4h 45min
Updated Jun 22, 2026
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Air New Zealand Star Alliance

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Flight schedule from Christchurch to Rarotonga with Air New Zealand

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Air New Zealand. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-22

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Christchurch to Rarotonga scheduled departures

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Jul 18
1 flights(1)
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Jul 19
0 flights(0)
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Jul 20
0 flights(0)
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1 flights(1)
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0 flights(0)
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1 flights(1)
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0 flights(0)
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15:20
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15:20
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CHC-RAR flight route
Route map from Christchurch, CHC to Rarotonga, RAR. The distance is 2224 miles or 3578 km.
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CHC - RAR route facts

  • Distance
    2224 miles (3578 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 45 minutes
  • Airline
    Air New Zealand Air New Zealand
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy
  • Hub airports
    CHC
  • Aircraft
    Airbus A320neo

Route FAQ

Air New Zealand operates non-stop flights from CHC to RAR with 3 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from CHC to RAR is 4 hours and 45 minutes. The route covers 2224 miles (3578 km).

3 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 14:20 to 15:20 depending on the schedule period.

Economy are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.