How long does a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch take?

A direct flight to Christchurch will take on average 1h 55m to travel the 678 km flying distance from Rotorua. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

How many flights are there between Rotorua and Christchurch?

There are 25 (direct) flights between Rotorua and Christchurch per week, averaging 3 per day. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

Which airports will I be using when flying from Rotorua to Christchurch?

Rotorua and Christchurch are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Rotorua from Rotorua and will be arriving at Christchurch. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

What’s the earliest departure time from Rotorua to Christchurch?

The earliest flight leaves Rotorua at at 12:00 and lands in Christchurch at at 13:55.

What’s the latest departure time from Rotorua to Christchurch?

The last flight leaves Rotorua at at 15:45 and lands in Christchurch at at 17:40.

Which airlines fly direct between Rotorua and Christchurch?

Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Rotorua to Christchurch.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Rotorua to Christchurch?

The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Rotorua to Christchurch flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Rotorua and Christchurch, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

On which days can I fly direct from Rotorua to Christchurch?

There are direct flights from Rotorua to Christchurch on a daily basis.

Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Rotorua to Christchurch due to COVID-19?

Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Rotorua to Christchurch. Confirm policies on booking site.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Rotorua with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Rotorua up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!

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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 2876 reviews

8.6Boarding

8.3Comfort

8.9Crew

8.4Entertainment

8.1Food

Airline reviews

I really appreciated the check in service at Heathrow airport - amazing they checked our luggage and gave our passes through to Chch NZ. Chairs were comfortable. Good leg room. While we appreciate the lounge, they could have offered a wider range of options (a few more vegan options).

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Pros: "All great, except limited entertainment and wifi was n.a."

Cons: "Wifi, I was on replacement aircraft and no wifi for the whole flight"

Pros: "Very helpful in getting on board luggage stowed, attractive interior"

Cons: "Scheduling was poor (turned up lighting far early than needed) and made too many and too loud of general announcements through the night for an overnight flight."

Cons: "Terrible service and all around outcome. Would not fly Air New Zealand again"

Pros: "Easy flight."

Pros: "All good"

Cons: "It was very cold so the cabin could have been warmer"

Pros: "Seat hard on older aircraft, needs new cushioning on seat"

Cons: "Basic flight with no frills"

Cons: "Seats, food, entertainment"

Pros: "Checking in, bag drop, and boarding were all super fast and easy. Flight was on time."

Cons: "Nothing!"

Pros: "Comfortable seat."

Cons: "Ran out of meal options, flight was delayed so one option breakfast not appropriate at midday. The flight attendant blamed the person in front of me for taking the last other option. I had to clarify with her that meant there was only one option left. She seemed annoyed at me for asking."

Pros: "The staff was very helpful"

Cons: "None"

Pros: "Small puddle jumper, but everything was well organized."

Pros: "Very friendly and helpful staff"

Pros: "Very efficient trip."

Cons: "One flight attendant was subdued and not too bubbly."

Pros: "The entire experience is well thought out"

Pros: "We made it to Christchurch safely and on time."

Cons: "We were charged $120 per checked bag. We couldn’t check in online, so we couldn’t pre-pay at the lower rate. Felt a lot like fraud, honestly."

Cons: "Was not informed a return flight listing required Was not informed $260 baggage fees"

Pros: "A bit late leaving Auckland but we were kept well informed of the changes"

Cons: "Upon arrival we were informed that each checked bag was $60. This was news to us. The NZ flight employee informed us that Air NZ informed us quite well of this info, this the booking agent was at fault."

Pros: "Left on time and arrived on time"

Cons: "ATR seats uncomfortable No food"

Pros: "Ditto to the above!!!"

Cons: "The on ground experience in Los Angeles was horrible (not Air New Zealand's fault). Made our plane (a scheduled flight?) park well over a mile from the terminals and bus passengers into customs. LA Customs is always a hassle, way too long of lines and agents with an attitude. One custom officer (the final check through) was great, the rest were grouches."

Pros: "I got there on time"

Cons: "Staff not incredibly nice but OK. The thing that bothered me most is that if you book through KAYAK that sends you to Virgin Australia, you can’t book bag, nor buy a meal if you want. I didn’t want to meal but I did want a bag and it’s a big difference. If you do it online it’s 39 Australian dollars, but if you do it at the airport it’s AU$160. That’s just outrageous and the staff was not helpful at all"

Pros: "Good flight. Good crew. An overall good experience"

Pros: "Was a huge help when my connecting flights didn’t link up due to flight delay, I was so stressed but every single person with air nz helped to make it as easy as possible and were so friendly!"

Cons: "Nothing at all!"

Pros: "Booked these flights though Kayak. Landing from LAX at 0730 at Auckland international terminal and then departing at 0900 from the domestic terminal. This is not enough time, doesn’t allow for customs and immigration. It was a really stressful experience running between terminals with my luggage, as there was less than a 1 hour window after getting through customs and immigration, so the bag drop at international wouldn’t accept them. Got to departure gate 12 minutes before plane departure. You need more time to have a good experience !"

Cons: "Not enough time booked by kayak between an international arrival and domestic departure"

Pros: "good entertainment"

Cons: "we purchased a sky couch for an extra $700 and was not put in a skycouch row. I have contacted Air New Zealand and have yet to hear back from them."

Pros: "Nothing really. Smooth boarding.on time departure"

Cons: "Passengers with more than one bag as hand luggage"

Pros: "Great customer service, from boarding to disembarking. Great care for comfort and needs."

Cons: "Selection of video options on the app entertainment systems."

Cons: "They charged $120 per checked bag- none are included in airfare. Also, no free food."

Pros: "My husbands booking was not processed correctly from the site we booked through, and we didn't notice the mistake until we were checking in. We were at the airport at least 2 1/2 hours before boarding time. The mistake could have been rectified, we were told it would need an email from Virgin to confirm and change the booking. We photographed and sent through passport details. We phoned the booing site, we phoned Virgin, we were put on hold for 25 mins while the booking site phoned Virgin - but Virgin refused to help us out! My husband was not able to board the flight - no refund, no help - and the sad part was, it wasn't for a holiday - it was to visit and help his 87yr old father-in-law who had fallen and cracked his spine. No sympathy from Virgin, VERY DISAPPOINTED!"

Cons: "I was not able to board flight because air new Zealand Staff would not assist."

Pros: "The boarding and on-board service were excellent. Enough free-of-charge entertainment to keep me occupied during the 3-hour flight between SYD and CHC. Plenty of room for carry-on luggage."

Cons: "Felt like I was flying a US carrier - very little room between the rows. I was surprised by this, as I thought that non-US carriers generally don’t pack their planes. I was surprised, but not inconvenienced by this, since it was a morning flight and only 3 hours gate-to-gate."

Pros: "Queenstown/Christchurch: quick and easy. Air New Zealand does a good job."

Cons: "All g."

Pros: "smooth flight, good treats, great legroom and fun crew!"

Cons: "nothing"

Pros: "Everything"

Cons: "Nothing"

Pros: "Comfortable, easy flight."

Cons: "Ground crew not as friendly and helpful as is ANZ standard. Bag check-in is not more efficient. It's a pain for passengers."

Pros: "Everything FA even got our bags out while taxiing into gate"

Cons: "Nothing"

Pros: "Everything"

Cons: "Nothing"

Pros: "The inflight seatback entertainment."

Cons: "Tiny seats and no snacks or drinks in flight."

Pros: "These guys are the best!"

Cons: "Flight was too short"

Pros: "Wonderful service from the ground crew. They went beyond the call of duty. Excellent experience. Thanks to everyone"

Pros: "Quick, efficient service"

Pros: "No complaints at all"

Pros: "The plane was not full and luckily i was put into an Economy Couch row, so i got to lay down and get a great sleep. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was lovely."

Cons: "Nothing, as usual excellent service from Air New Zealand."

Pros: "Fantastic crew!"

Pros: "Cool dimmers for window shade; flight attendant notice we did not have headphones and gave us some first class looking ones that really cancels out the noise. Although we had it in the pocket we did not choose to use at that time but she took it upon herself. Staff always friendly."

Pros: "Service and attitude superb"

Cons: "comfort and seats. On the flight back, although crowded, it would have been nice to have the assistance that 3 large guys could have used to find a seat. Spent the entire flight sweating between two large gentlemen. Luckily, they were polite and we all managed."

Pros: "Clean. Enjoyed the entertainment."

Cons: "We took off at 7:30 and were given wsaer. Did not receive food for two hours which would have been fine if we could have had a coffee, tea, cocktail or a wine. We're not offered a drink until after food was served."

Cons: "Can't check in online with a VA per locator. You need an ANZ ONE. You have to call VA and forcefully ask for it. VA totally unhelpful. And when you get the ANZ number, they charge you to book a seat. Any seat."

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