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Direct flights from Rarotonga to Christchurch

Airlines Schedules

RAR - CHC route map All flights from RAR to CHC non-stop. There are direct flights from Rarotonga International (RAR), Cook Islands to Christchurch International (CHC), New Zealand with Air New Zealand. 3 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 21:05 to 23:05 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 2224 miles (3578 km). Flight time is about 5 hours and 10 minutes.

RAR
Rarotonga
Cook IslandsRarotonga , Cook Islands
CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
RAR
Rarotonga
Cook IslandsRarotonga , Cook Islands
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
CHC
Flight time 5h 10min
Updated Jun 22, 2026
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Air New Zealand Star Alliance

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Flight schedule from Rarotonga to Christchurch 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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Rarotonga to Christchurch scheduled departures

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Monday
Mon
Jul 20
1 flights(1)
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Jul 21
0 flights(0)
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Jul 22
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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0 flights(0)
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RAR-CHC flight route
Route map from Rarotonga, RAR to Christchurch, CHC. The distance is 2224 miles or 3578 km.
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RAR - CHC route facts

  • Distance
    2224 miles (3578 km)
  • Flight time
    5 hours and 10 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 RAR to CHC with 3 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from RAR to CHC is 5 hours and 10 minutes. The route covers 2224 miles (3578 km).

3 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 21:05 to 23:05 depending on the schedule period.

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