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How popular is this Rotorua to Christchurch flight route?

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The Rotorua to Christchurch flight path was viewed by 665 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

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How long is the flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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There are many flights that can get you from Rotorua to Christchurch in 2h. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Rotorua and Christchurch is about 678 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 3

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch round-trip?

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Our cheapest airline available from Rotorua to Christchurch is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $230 on this airline. Air New Zealand is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 4

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

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The best time to book flights from Rotorua to Christchurch is 62 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. Find deals

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch (average of $98). Flying from Rotorua to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $183). 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.

Question 6

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Rotorua to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Weekly flight availability from Rotorua to Christchurch

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The most flights from ROT to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, 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).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Rotorua to Christchurch? While on average our users pay $318, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $99. The most popular route (Rotorua - Christchurch), is priced around $329.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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Users have found that flying from Rotorua to Christchurch on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 12

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

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 107% on flights from Rotorua to Christchurch compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $460. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $647.

Question 13

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

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Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch from Rotorua. Users have commonly found prices around $432 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $211. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROT to CHC?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Rotorua to Christchurch is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Question 15

What airports do I use to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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If you book a flight from Rotorua to Christchurch, you will be flying from Rotorua to Christchurch. Flights to Christchurch (CHC) from Rotorua (ROT) take 1h 55m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Rotorua to Christchurch per day from 1 airline.

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Can I find deals for flights from Rotorua to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

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How can I find direct flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rotorua to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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When you search for this flight from Rotorua to Christchurch, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Rotorua to Christchurch for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Rotorua to Christchurch flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Rotorua to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$329
One-way from	$152
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$363
Good round-trip deal	$277 or less
Good one-way deal	$147 or less

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rotorua to Christchurch are usually found in June or August, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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