Title: £245 Cheap Flights from Rarotonga to Christchurch (RAR to CHC) - Expedia.co.uk ![Christchurch](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179996/311b9e05-0248-4db6-b947-d11cb5386508.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_flights_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # £245 Cheap Flights from Rarotonga (RAR) to Christchurch (CHC) [View £245 flight on Sun, 15 Feb 2026](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:RAR,to:CHC,departure:15/02/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:244.30&airProductToken=AQpZCisIzrQBEgM5NDUYkYgBIMBaKNeihQMw1qSFAzhMQABYAWoCU0VyBUxXUktTCioIzrQBEgM1NzMYwFog4hEo8aWFAzDGpoUDOExAAVgBagJTRXIFTFdSS1MSCggBEAEYASoCTloYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) - [Return](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Rarotonga (RAR-Rarotonga Intl.) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - ![Air New Zealand](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_NZ.svg) Air New Zealand [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?leg1=from:rar,to:chc,departure:17/10/2025TANYT&leg2=from:chc,to:rar,departure:24/10/2025TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"NZ"}}]) - ## Plan, book, fly with confidence - ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Cheap Flights from Rarotonga (RAR) to Christchurch (CHC) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £245 for one-way flights and for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Return ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a flight from Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) to CHC? > If you're travelling from Rarotonga Airport to Christchurch Airport, round-trip flights start from . This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't wait around. Book today and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. ### Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) to Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC)? > Every airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your trip, head to our [Customer Service Portal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/service/?langid=1033). ### How do I find cheap flights from Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) to Christchurch Airport that have flexible change policies? > Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) to Christchurch Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select. ### How far is the flight from RAR to Christchurch Airport? > Expect to be up above the clouds for a while, as the flight distance between Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) and CHC is 3,600 kilometres. Set up a playlist of your favourite tunes before leaving home to stay entertained during the trip. ### Which airlines fly direct from RAR to Christchurch Airport? > Right now, no airlines offer direct flights from Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) to Christchurch Airport. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stop. To score the best price and connections, lock in your fare ahead of time. ### Are Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) to CHC flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute? > Late planners can occasionally nab a bargain, with some super cheap fares from Rarotonga Intl. Airport (RAR) to Christchurch Airport emerging a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines release prices that far in advance. ## Travel information | Origin airport | Rarotonga Intl. | | --- | --- | | Destination airport | Christchurch Intl. | | Distance | 3538 km | ## Book with confidence ### Compare flights from Rarotonga to Christchurch easily and book with confidence For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Rarotonga to Christchurch. Operating between them flights per day, 2 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Christchurch Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Rarotonga Intl. to Christchurch Intl..   To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights.  Grab a great deal on your flight from Rarotonga Intl. (RAR) to Christchurch Intl. (CHC) The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Rarotonga to Christchurch today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Rarotonga Intl. to Christchurch Intl. start at just and range up to .   To find an even better deal, try   - being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper - looking for other airports near Rarotonga and Christchurch - booking your flight during , the cheapest month on this route - varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper  Why you should book your Rarotonga to Christchurch flight with Expedia! We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Rarotonga Intl. to Christchurch Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.   Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. 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