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

Rarotonga (RAR) to Christchurch (CHC) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Rarotonga (RAR) to Christchurch (CHC) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Rarotonga (RAR) to Christchurch (CHC): 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.

How many miles RAR to CHC costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand10,000$15–100
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand14,500$15–100
ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand15,000$15–100
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand17,500$15–100
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand17,500$15–100
Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand21,000$40–125
Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand28,000$15–350
Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand30,000$43–128
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand30,000$25–500
TAP Miles&GoOn Air New Zealand35,000$59.80–494.80

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from RAR to CHC

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

Book RAR to CHC with points

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

RAR to CHC 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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RAR to CHC: common questions

How many miles does RAR to CHC cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (17,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from RAR to CHC?

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

How far is Rarotonga from Christchurch by plane?

Rarotonga (RAR) and Christchurch (CHC) 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 RAR to CHC 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.

Where can I connect between Rarotonga and Christchurch?

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.