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Cheap flights from Rotorua to South Island from $132

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROT — CHC
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rotorua to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Rotorua to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 17 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$265

One-way from

$132

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$514
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/6-5/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Rotorua to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 55m total
  • Rotorua to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Rotorua to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rotorua to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 February 2025.

Tue 3/611:35ROT - CHC
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/610:45CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/2$265
Tue 3/612:45ROT - CHC
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/610:45CHC - ROT
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$300

Find flights from Rotorua to South Island within your budget

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Fly from

Rotorua

Fly to

South Island

Route

Departure

Return

Price

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Sat 1/3

17:15-20:25

1 stop3h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 2/3

09:15-11:00

Nonstop1h 45m

$319

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Wed 19/3

12:45-20:35

1 stop7h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 22/3

06:45-12:15

1 stop5h 30m

$364

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Mon 12/5

13:05-15:00

Nonstop1h 55m

$146

RotoruaChristchurch

ROT - CHC

ROTCHC

Rotorua

Mon 12/5

12:45-09:05

1 stop20h 20m

$166

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/2

Best time to book a flight from Rotorua to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Rotorua to South Island

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Rotorua to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Rotorua to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Rotorua to South Island as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Rotorua to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Rotorua to South Island. 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 17 February 2025.

The most flights from ROT to zzEDG 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).

Rainfall in South Island by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island 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 South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 17 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
463 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

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
463 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

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 Rotorua to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Rotorua to South Island?

    Most people fly from Rotorua (ROT) if they book a flight from Rotorua to South Island. Rotorua is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Rotorua’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Rotorua to South Island flight route?

    This flight path from Rotorua to South Island was viewed by 529 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Rotorua to South Island?

    Consider Singapore Airlines (80%), Qantas Airways (71%) or Air New Zealand (64%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Rotorua to South Island.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rotorua to South Island?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $117. While the most popular route (Rotorua - Christchurch) can be booked for $286 on average our data indicates $497 when flying from Rotorua to South Island.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Rotorua to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rotorua to South Island 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 South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Rotorua to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 Rotorua to South Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Rotorua to South Island. 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 17 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$222Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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