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Cheap flights from Rotorua to Christchurch from $115

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROT — CHC
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rotorua to Christchurch are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Rotorua to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$368

One-way from

$115

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$274 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
7/5-14/5
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 50m total
  • Rotorua to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 55m total
  • Rotorua to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rotorua to Christchurch.
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Cheapest flights from Rotorua to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rotorua to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Wed 7/512:45ROT - CHC
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/518:10CHC - ROT
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$368
Tue 6/517:15ROT - CHC
1 stop4h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 13/509:15CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$391

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Rotorua to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
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Departure

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Price

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Wed 7/5

12:45-20:30

1 stop7h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

18:10-12:15

1 stop18h 05m

$368

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Tue 6/5

12:45-16:05

1 stop3h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 13/5

09:15-11:05

Nonstop1h 50m

$391

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Wed 10/9

11:35-13:30

Nonstop1h 55m

$115

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Fri 1/8

06:45-15:55

1 stop9h 10m

$211

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rotorua to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rotorua to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Rotorua to Christchurch is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Rotorua to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $193). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROT to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Rotorua to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rotorua to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    If you book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch, you will be flying from Rotorua to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch (CHC) from Rotorua (ROT) take 1h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Rotorua to Christchurch per day from 1 airline.

  • How popular is this Rotorua to Christchurch flight route?

    The Rotorua to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 514 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rotorua to Christchurch is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $391 on this airline. Air New Zealand is currently priced 9% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Rotorua, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Singapore Airlines (85%), Qantas Airways (73%), Air New Zealand( 44%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Rotorua to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $416, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $190. The most popular route (Rotorua - Christchurch), is priced around $300.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rotorua to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rotorua to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rotorua to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rotorua to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Rotorua to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $193). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$222Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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