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Air New Zealand boosts service to Rarotonga
November 4th 2025
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has added a new nonstop route from N.Z.’s South Island to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Read More » The airline is launching a three times weekly nonstop flights from Christchurch to Rarotonga next year. The route will operate over a five-month period from May to October, representing about about 18,000 seats. The aircraft type was not disclosed. "We’ve seen strong appetite for travel to Rarotonga from our Christchurch customers, so this is fantastic news for the South Island," Air NZ CEO, Nikhil Ravishankar, said. "Christchurch continues to strengthen its position as a key international gateway, and we’re thrilled to be part of that growth story." There are no airlines offering nonstop flights between Christchurch and Rarotonga. Air NZ and Jetstar fly to the island from Auckland.
