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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
122%Trains are 122% more expensive in Rarotonga Island than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$2.06
Rarotonga Island$4.58
MealMid-priced restaurant
46%A meal in Rarotonga Island is 46% cheaper than a meal in Christchurch.
Christchurch$25.66
Rarotonga Island$13.74
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
678%Taxis are 678% more expensive in Rarotonga Island than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$4.12
Rarotonga Island$32.07
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
18%Coffee is 18% more expensive in Rarotonga Island than in Christchurch.
Christchurch$5.29
Rarotonga Island$6.26
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.09 NZD
1 NZD = 0.93 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 1/06
Distance: 3555 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 10 kms
Rarotonga Island airports
Rarotonga (RAR)How far from city centre: 4 kms

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When do you want to depart from Christchurch? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Rarotonga Island. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Christchurch to Rarotonga Island and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga Island

How long does the flight take to go from Christchurch to Rarotonga Island?
The total flight time between Christchurch and Rarotonga Island is of around 05:13 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,758 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga Island at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga Island is $650. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Rarotonga Island expensive to visit compared to Christchurch?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Rarotonga Island costs an average of 32.07 AUD, 678% more expensive than Christchurch, with a fare of 4.12 AUD,

while train tickets costs 122% more in Rarotonga Island: 4.58 AUD against 2.06 AUD in Christchurch.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 13.74 AUD in Rarotonga Island, 46% less than the 25.66 AUD in Christchurch.

The price of the coffee is around 18% more expensive in Rarotonga Island, with an average of 6.26 AUD , while in Christchurch the coffee costs 5.29 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Christchurch to Rarotonga Island?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Cook Islands may apply when travelling from Christchurch. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Rarotonga Island compared to Christchurch?
While in Christchurch the temperatures can reach an average of 30 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Rarotonga Island's temperatures can go up to 31.75 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 17.05 ºC in Rarotonga Island, compared to the -2.38 ºC average degrees reported in Christchurch. During the winter period, Christchurch can register 2.3 mm precipitation, while Rarotonga Island have an average of 6 mm rain level.

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