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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rotorua from $134

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 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — ROT
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Rotorua are usually found in July or August, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 October 2025.

Sun 23/1112:30CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1112:10ROT - CHC
Nonstop2h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$317
Sun 26/1009:50CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 13/1106:50ROT - CHC
1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$381
Sat 22/1112:30CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1113:15ROT - CHC
1 stop6h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/10$401
Wed 29/1012:30CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 30/1016:15ROT - CHC
Nonstop2h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/10$408
Sat 22/1112:30CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1106:50ROT - CHC
1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$432
Sun 23/1106:45CHC - ROT
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1117:10ROT - CHC
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10$456

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Rotorua

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT). 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 10 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$317

One-way from

$153

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$418 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/11-30/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/1
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($130 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Rotorua.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Rotorua 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 10 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Rotorua that are best for you.

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Christchurch

Fly to

Rotorua

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 23/11

12:30-14:15

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Sun 30/11

12:10-14:10

Nonstop2h 00m

$317

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 26/10

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Thu 13/11

06:50-22:40

1 stop15h 50m

$381

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 26/10

12:30-14:15

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Fri 14/11

06:50-21:25

1 stop14h 35m

$388

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

12:30-14:15

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Thu 30/10

16:15-18:15

Nonstop2h 00m

$408

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 23/11

06:45-16:40

1 stop9h 55m

Rotorua

Sun 30/11

17:10-23:05

1 stop5h 55m

$456

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 26/10

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Thu 13/11

13:15-20:35

2 stops7h 20m

$467

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sat 24/1

12:30-14:15

Nonstop1h 45m

$134

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Fri 2/1

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

$136

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Wed 7/1

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

$153

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Thu 8/1

10:25-16:40

1 stop6h 15m

$192

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Rotorua. Price data was last updated on 3 October 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Rotorua is 85 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 Christchurch to Rotorua?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua (average of $111). Flying from Christchurch to Rotorua in April is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 CHC to ROT?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Rotorua. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rotorua

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rotorua. 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 Rotorua. Reviews last updated 10 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Rotorua have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
513 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Rotorua. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Rotorua is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Rotorua from Christchurch. Booking flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily flights to Rotorua from 1 airline. 1h 45m is how long a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Rotorua flight route?

    The Christchurch to Rotorua flight path was viewed by 330 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rotorua?

    There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Rotorua in 1h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Christchurch and Rotorua is about 678 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Rotorua, with prices starting at $236. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua for 45% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua consider choosing Singapore Airlines(95%), Qantas Airways(76%) or Air New Zealand(72%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

    While on average a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua is generally $340, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Rotorua), you can expect to pay $305 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Rotorua 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 Christchurch to Rotorua?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua (average of $111). Flying from Christchurch to Rotorua in April is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Rotorua

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Christchurch to Rotorua. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$236Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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