ROT - CHC

$133 Find Cheap Flights from Rotorua to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch departing on 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Rotorua to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$221
Typical prices: $472-$287
Air New Zealand
Sat 22/8Wed 26/8
ROT - CHC • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$133
Typical prices: $182-$391
Air New Zealand
Mon 27/4
ROT - CHC • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Rotorua to Christchurch (ROT-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Rotorua to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Rotorua to Christchurch

Sat, 22 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 - 12:00
ROT
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CHC
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$221Air New Zealand
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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13:35 - 15:30
ROT
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CHC
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:45 - 09:30
CHC
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ROT
2h 45m
1 stop
$320Air New Zealand
Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
13:35 - 15:30
ROT
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CHC
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$322Air New Zealand
Sat, 22 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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10:05 - 12:00
ROT
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CHC
1h 55mdirect
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06:15 - 09:30
CHC
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ROT
3h 15m
1 stop
$323Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
16:30 - 19:25
ROT
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CHC
2h 55m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$325Air New Zealand
Fri, 12 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
13:35 - 15:30
ROT
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CHC
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$327Air New Zealand
Fri, 12 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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18:00 - 22:00
ROT
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CHC
4h 00m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$339Air New Zealand
Fri, 12 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
10:05 - 12:00
ROT
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CHC
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$341Air New Zealand
Fri, 12 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
13:35 - 15:30
ROT
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CHC
1h 55mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$354Air New Zealand
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Air New Zealand Logo
18:00 - 22:00
ROT
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CHC
4h 00m
1 stop
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11:10 - 13:00
CHC
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ROT
1h 50mdirect
$356Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Rotorua to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Rotorua to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Rotorua to Christchurch clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Rotorua to Christchurch, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Christchurch, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Rotorua to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Rotorua to Christchurch is November, where tickets cost $313 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $562 and $553 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Rotorua to Christchurch?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $390 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Rotorua to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Rotorua to Christchurch, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 43% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$133
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Rotorua to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Rotorua to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Rotorua to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch was $133 for a one-way ticket and $221 for a return.

  • 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.

  • 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Rotorua and Christchurch.

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

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

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

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Rotorua to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Rotorua to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Rotorua is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Rotorua to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $192 or less one-way and $248 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Rotorua to Christchurch?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Rotorua to Christchurch.
Find which airlines fly direct from Rotorua Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Rotorua to Christchurch

Monday

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Tuesday

Air New Zealand

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Wednesday

Air New Zealand

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Thursday

Air New Zealand

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Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Rotorua

Monday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Tuesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Wednesday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Thursday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Friday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Saturday

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

Sunday

Air New Zealand

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Rotorua to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Rotorua to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Rotorua to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 621 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.4Food
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A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

10.0 ExcellentMarsha, Mar 2026
AKL - IAH
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A better selection of entertainment would have been nice. I found nothing that appealed to me as a middle-aged traveler. The flight attendants were gracious, helpful, and attentive. It also would have been nice to have more bathrooms as the flight was full and the plane was big.

Appreciated the ability to get an earlier flight home after flying in from in from Japan. No problem with boarding or crew service. The limited choice of snacks, compared to previous years. Aircraft seats seem to be getting harder and more uncomfortable all the time. Overall, happy to be home

Both my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our return home from Tokyo to Auckland and onwards to Palmerston North. We would recommend using the Premier Business class for long-haul travel, any day. Well worth the extra cost. Cabin staff were exceptional, Thank you

The Air New Zealand product is terrible, it's as expensive as a Jetstar ticket with add ons but with surely staff and old aircraft.

Great service. Food could be improved but overall a very good airline

Wonderful trip. Everyone from checking in to the gate to the flight itself was amazing - kind, helpful, and has a beautiful smile.

The seats are feeling very hard to sit on. All the padding is flat, like sitting on a park bench for over an hour

Space between seats on Air New Zealand is generally tight. The crew on this flight was excellent! Very attentive and nice. You get free wine or beer and chips and of course the Air New Zealand candies. 1 hour and 35 min flight approximately.

All good, except entertainment system could have been better. More choices.

I was not even on that flight and did not even book a ticket. Kayak did a phenomenal job

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