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Scan through all non-stop flights from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from RAR to CHC, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Christchurch is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Christchurch is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Rarotonga Island RAR to Christchurch CHC, which is Air New Zealand. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their RAR CHC flight schedule.
Departure times vary between 21:05 - 23:05. The earliest flight departs at 21:05, the last flight departs at 23:05. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.
The fastest direct flight from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch takes 5 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance between Rarotonga Island and Christchurch is 2,210 miles (or 3,557 km).
There is 1 airport in Christchurch: Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
There are 0 flights per week flying from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch (as of April 2026).
5 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch.
The distance from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch is 2,210 miles (3,557 kilometers).
Air New Zealand is the only airline flying nonstop from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch.
You can fly non-stop in Economy only.
Aircraft types that fly from Rarotonga Island to Christchurch:
The earliest flight departs at 21:05 from Rarotonga Island and arrives at 01:15 at Christchurch.
The latest flight departs at 23:05 from Rarotonga Island and arrives at 02:15 at Christchurch.
2,210 miles (3,557 km) · 5h 10m
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