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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rotorua from $213

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — ROT
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Rotorua are usually found in June or July, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Monday

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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$409

One-way from

$213

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$488

Good round-trip deal

$301 or less

Good one-way deal

$171 or less
6/5-11/5
  • 6/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 50m total
  • Christchurch to Rotorua
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 21 March 2025.

Tue 6/518:10CHC - ROT
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/517:15ROT - CHC
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$409
Sun 4/507:05CHC - ROT
1 stop5h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/517:15ROT - CHC
1 stop5h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/3$425

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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 21 March 2025.
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Christchurch

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Rotorua

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Tue 6/5

18:10-12:15

1 stop18h 05m

Rotorua

Sun 11/5

17:15-14:35

1 stop21h 20m

$409

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 4/5

07:05-12:15

1 stop5h 10m

Rotorua

Sun 11/5

17:15-22:40

1 stop5h 25m

$425

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$213

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

06:45-09:00

2 stops26h 15m

$489

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Deals found on 20/3

Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Rotorua from Christchurch with our price prediction graph.
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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 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Rotorua is 80 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 21 March 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 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 21 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
453 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
453 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

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 50m 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 229 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 $425. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua for 3% 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(81%), Air New Zealand(78%) or Qantas Airways(75%), 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 $331, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $97. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Rotorua), you can expect to pay $373 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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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 21 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$241Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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