Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rotorua from $106

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — ROT
7 Aug — 14 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Rotorua are usually found in July or June, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 2 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$339

One-way from

$106

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$315 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/9-22/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/11
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Rotorua.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Christchurch to Rotorua.

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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 2 August 2025.

Sat 2/809:15CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/811:35ROT - CHC
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/7$231
Sat 2/811:00CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/817:15ROT - CHC
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/7$287

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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 2 August 2025.
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Fly from

Christchurch

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Rotorua

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Mon 15/9

09:15-11:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Rotorua

Mon 22/9

13:20-15:15

Nonstop1h 55m

$339

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sat 16/8

09:15-11:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Rotorua

Wed 20/8

06:45-09:05

2 stops26h 20m

$525

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sat 15/11

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

$106

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Tue 28/10

20:30-09:00

1 stop12h 30m

$167

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/7

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 25 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Rotorua is 37 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 $129). Flying from Christchurch to Rotorua in June is currently the most expensive (average of $222). 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 2 August 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 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Rotorua

Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Rotorua. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 August 2025.

The most flights from CHC to ROT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

Share of one-stop return flights from Christchurch to Rotorua chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Rotorua on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $411.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Rotorua?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 41m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m.

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 2 August 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

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

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  • 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 3 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?

  • 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 $339. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua for 19% 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 Air New Zealand(90%), Singapore Airlines(88%) or Qantas Airways(83%), 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 $258, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $110. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Rotorua), you can expect to pay $225 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 $129). Flying from Christchurch to Rotorua in June is currently the most expensive (average of $222). 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$232Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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