Christchurch to Avarua (CHC–RAR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ Air New Zealand
32N
3:20 PM
NZST
10:05 PM
-10
4h 45m
66%
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
AKL Auckland 6h BRCAEK → JQNZSQ Auckland (AKL) to Avarua flights
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 12h 15m 6EAIAS → JQ Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Avarua flights
BNE Brisbane 13h 23m 6EACAY → JQ Brisbane (BNE) to Avarua flights
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Christchurch to Avarua
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,212 mi 4h 45m nonstop -22h behind

CHC–RAR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 2,212 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–RAR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 3 32N 4h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to RAR direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to RAR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
AKL ~6h 0m SYD ~12h 15m BNE ~13h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
35
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-22h
Avarua is 22 hours behind Christchurch.
CHC: NZST · RAR: -10

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 8:00 PM (previous day) in Avarua.
Distance & Flight Time
2,212 mi / 3,559 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

CHC–RAR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Avarua route.
Route details
Distance2,212 mi / 3,559 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-22 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHC
Full nameChristchurch International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: RAR
Full nameRarotonga International Airport
IATA / ICAORAR / NCRG
TimezonePacific/Rarotonga
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to RAR flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Rarotonga International Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,212 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHC to RAR: Air New Zealand.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Auckland, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane.
Avarua is 22 hours behind Christchurch.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to RAR

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHC to RAR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to RAR is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,212 miles (3,559 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Auckland, Sydney Kingsford Smith and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.