New Zealand to Cook Islands Β· 2,211 miles (3,559 km)

Christchurch (CHC) to Rarotonga (RAR) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Rarotonga (RAR): Air New Zealand. The two airports are 2,211 miles (3,559 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Auckland.

Airlines flying nonstop from CHC to RAR

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it

Book CHC to RAR with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CHC to RAR with one stop

1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Auckland (AKL)Jetstar and Air New Zealand the whole way
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    Air New Zealand logo
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    Air New Zealand logo

CHC to RAR: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from CHC to RAR?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Rarotonga (RAR).

How far is Christchurch from Rarotonga by plane?

Christchurch (CHC) and Rarotonga (RAR) are 2,211 miles (3,559 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CHC to RAR award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does CHC to RAR cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CHC to RAR with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Christchurch and Rarotonga?

The most direct connections are through Auckland (AKL). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jetstar through Auckland.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.