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Flights from Shanghai to Rarotonga

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Rarotonga. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Brisbane, about 17h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 59m
SHARARAKL

Shanghai to Rarotonga at a glance

Fastest journey17h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Brisbane

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Rarotonga

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Auckland (AKL) RAR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 59m
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SHA Brisbane (BNE) RAR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~18h 38m
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3
SHA Sydney (SYD) RAR
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Self-transfer likely ~19h 34m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,209 km6,340 miles
Journey time
17h 59mestimate
Time difference
-18hRarotonga vs Shanghai
Currency in Rarotonga
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → RAR

Flights from Shanghai to Rarotonga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Rarotonga?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Brisbane and Sydney. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Rarotonga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,209 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Rarotonga?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Brisbane (BNE) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Rarotonga?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Rarotonga: Rarotonga International Airport (RAR).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Rarotonga?
Rarotonga is 18 hours behind Shanghai.

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