ROT - CHC

$152 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 5/3. 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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$370
Overall average: $490
Multiple Airlines
Thu 22/1Thu 29/1
ROT - CHC • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$405
Typical prices: $367-$671
Air New Zealand
Fri 23/1Fri 30/1
ROT - CHC • Direct
When to book
9 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 26% price drop
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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

Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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06:50 - 07:35
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CHC
24h 45m1 stop
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18:50 - 09:00
CHC
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ROT
14h 10m1 stop
$370Multiple Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
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06:50 - 22:20
ROT
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CHC
15h 30m1 stop
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09:50 - 11:35
CHC
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ROT
1h 45mdirect
$375Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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14:05 - 17:15
ROT
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CHC
3h 10m1 stop
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12:30 - 14:15
CHC
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ROT
1h 45mdirect
$381Air New Zealand
Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
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06:50 - 11:25
ROT
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CHC
4h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
05:45 - 09:00
CHC
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ROT
3h 15m1 stop
$398Air New Zealand
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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06:50 - 22:20
ROT
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CHC
15h 30m1 stop
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12:30 - 14:15
CHC
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ROT
1h 45mdirect
$405Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 07:25
ROT
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CHC
24h 35m1 stop
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09:50 - 11:35
CHC
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ROT
1h 45mdirect
$417Air New Zealand
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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06:50 - 22:20
ROT
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CHC
15h 30m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
05:45 - 09:00
CHC
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ROT
3h 15m1 stop
$419Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
06:50 - 07:25
ROT
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CHC
24h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:50 - 11:35
CHC
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ROT
1h 45mdirect
$420Air New Zealand
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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06:50 - 09:55
ROT
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CHC
3h 05m1 stop
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05:45 - 09:00
CHC
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ROT
3h 15m1 stop
$426Air New Zealand
Thu, 22 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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06:50 - 09:55
ROT
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CHC
3h 05m1 stop
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11:25 - 16:40
CHC
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ROT
5h 15m1 stop
$429Air 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.

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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Christchurch, Tuesday 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 $324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $709 and $490 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $530, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 9 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% 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$152
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% 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.
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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 $152 for a one-way ticket and $370 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 $263 or less one-way and $404 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

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

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

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.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 552 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
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The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
SFO - CHC
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The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

Good and appreciate the effort Air Zealand puts into using more environmentally friendly food containers and utensils. yay! One of the better airlines for this for sure. Still some bad stuff, but at least Air NZ is trying. :) Also really enjoyed the bluetooth option for personal headsets. :)

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Like: Aircraft was better than others I've flown in. Crew was great, food was very good. Air New Zealand is now my favorite airline. On our long flight from AKL to YVR there was enough room for those of us in Economy to stretch a bit. My sister is disabled and they took very good care of her and me. Best entertainment offering of all the other airlines. Not so much; Flight from AKL to YRV was delayed BUT they recovered really well so no complaints here. Pretty petty point to complain about. Only negative I have. I will recommend to friends.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Great entertainment options on the screen. uSB A and C chargers. Free WiFi! Crew were excellent.

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