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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rotorua from $210

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — ROT
21 Jan — 28 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Christchurch to Rotorua are usually found in June or April, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 16 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$308

One-way from

$210

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$501
15/2-24/2
  • 15/2-24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 35m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
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High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2025
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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 16 January 2025.

Sat 15/209:40CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/212:45ROT - CHC
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$308
Sat 15/209:40CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 24/212:45ROT - CHC
1 stop6h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/1$314

Find flights from Christchurch to Rotorua within your budget

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 16 January 2025.

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ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

09:40-11:25

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Mon 24/2

12:45-19:00

1 stop6h 15m

$314

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Tue 4/3

06:45-12:15

1 stop5h 30m

Rotorua

Tue 11/3

12:45-20:35

1 stop7h 50m

$351

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Wed 19/2

09:15-11:00

Nonstop1h 45m

$210

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Mon 3/2

18:15-09:05

2 stops14h 50m

$335

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Deals found on 15/1

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua

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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Christchurch to Rotorua including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 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 16 January 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 16 January 2025.

The most flights from CHC to ROT are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Rotorua by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rotorua ranges from 90.0 - 130.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Rotorua when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

Temperature in Rotorua by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rotorua, 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 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 16 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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 4 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 215 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 Christchurch to Rotorua round-trip?

    Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Rotorua, with prices starting at $314. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua for 27% 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(84%), Air New Zealand(79%) or Qantas Airways(73%), 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 $516, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $245. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Rotorua), you can expect to pay $314 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$247Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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