Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rotorua from $174
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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — ROT
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Rotorua are usually found in August or July, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.
Thu 23/714:05
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/710:05
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$235
Fri 14/811:10
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Fri 14/818:00
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop3h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/2$304
Tue 11/811:10
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 11/816:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop2h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/2$330
Fri 14/806:15
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/816:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop3h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$394
Fri 27/321:05
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/316:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop4h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$443
Sat 4/418:10
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop25h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sat 11/406:50
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop11h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$475
Fri 27/320:35
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/316:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$490
Mon 16/317:20
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/313:20
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/2$517
Best flights from Christchurch to Rotorua
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Rotorua that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
Thu 23/714:05
CHC
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ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/710:05
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$235
Fri 27/320:35
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/316:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$490
Fri 27/321:05
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/316:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop4h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$443
Sat 4/406:15
CHC
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ROT
1 stop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 11/406:50
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop6h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$535
Sat 4/418:10
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop25h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sat 11/413:35
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$517
Fri 20/314:00
CHC
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ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/318:00
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop13h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$518
Direct flights from Christchurch to Rotorua
Explore direct flight options from Christchurch to Rotorua based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
Thu 23/714:05
CHC
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ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Tue 28/710:05
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$235
Fri 27/309:50
CHC
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ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/310:05
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$527
Fri 20/312:30
CHC
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ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/310:05
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$532
Fri 20/309:50
CHC
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ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 25/312:10
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop2h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$560
Mon 9/312:30
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 18/314:45
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop2h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$590
Sat 4/414:05
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sat 11/410:05
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$614
Mon 16/309:50
CHC
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ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 23/314:45
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop2h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 16/2$617
Thu 5/309:50
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/314:45
ROT
-
CHC
Nonstop2h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$852
Last-minute flights from Christchurch to Rotorua
Discover last-minute flight deals from Christchurch to Rotorua. Data last updated 20 February 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 9/321:00
CHC
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ROT
1 stop12h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 18/317:10
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop5h 00m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$559
Fri 20/314:00
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/318:00
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop13h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$518
Fri 20/309:50
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 25/314:05
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop6h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$540
Fri 27/321:05
CHC
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ROT
1 stop11h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sun 29/316:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop4h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$443
Fri 27/320:35
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop12h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/316:30
ROT
-
CHC
1 stop5h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$490
One-way flights from Christchurch to Rotorua
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to Rotorua. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
Wed 1/406:15
CHC
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ROT
1 stop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$174
Thu 9/406:15
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$193
Sat 4/406:15
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$218
Fri 3/420:30
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$220
Thu 9/411:10
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$245
Sat 7/305:45
CHC
-
ROT
1 stop3h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$304
Sat 4/414:05
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$339
Wed 1/414:05
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$342
Fri 3/414:05
CHC
-
ROT
Nonstop1h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$371
Find flight deals from Christchurch to Rotorua
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Rotorua that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
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Price
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Thu 23/7
14:05-15:55
Nonstop1h 50m
Rotorua
Tue 28/7
10:05-12:00
Nonstop1h 55m
$235
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Fri 27/3
21:05-09:00
1 stop11h 55m
Rotorua
Sun 29/3
16:30-20:50
1 stop4h 20m
$443
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Fri 27/3
20:35-09:00
1 stop12h 25m
Rotorua
Sun 29/3
16:30-22:10
1 stop5h 40m
$490
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Sat 4/4
18:10-20:05
1 stop25h 55m
Rotorua
Sat 11/4
13:35-15:30
Nonstop1h 55m
$517
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Fri 20/3
14:00-15:45
Nonstop1h 45m
Rotorua
Sun 29/3
18:00-07:35
1 stop13h 35m
$518
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Sat 4/4
06:15-09:30
1 stop3h 15m
Rotorua
Sat 11/4
06:50-13:05
1 stop6h 15m
$535
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Wed 1/4
06:15-09:30
1 stop3h 15m
$174
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Thu 9/4
06:15-09:30
1 stop3h 15m
$193
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Sat 4/4
06:15-09:30
1 stop3h 15m
$218
ChristchurchRotorua
CHC - ROT
CHCROT
Christchurch
Thu 9/4
11:10-13:00
Nonstop1h 50m
$245
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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Rotorua. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.
The best time to book flights from Christchurch to Rotorua is 85 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua (average of $94). Flying from Christchurch to Rotorua in April is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 CHC to ROT?
Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Rotorua. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Rotorua as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Rotorua
Explore weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Rotorua. 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 20 February 2026.
The most flights from CHC to ROT are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).
How often are flights from Christchurch to Rotorua delayed?
About 11% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Rotorua have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 69 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Rotorua flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Rotorua flights?
Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Share of one-stop return flights from Christchurch to Rotorua chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 92% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Rotorua on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $361.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 15m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 41m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Rotorua
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rotorua. 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 Rotorua. Reviews last updated 20 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Rotorua have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand is a great airline. Airline staff made us feel welcome and flight attendants were attentive and kind.
Related info for your journey
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What airports do I use to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Rotorua is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Rotorua from Christchurch. Booking flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Rotorua (ROT) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily flights to Rotorua from 1 airline. 1h 45m is how long a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Christchurch to Rotorua flight route?
The Christchurch to Rotorua flight path was viewed by 294 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rotorua?
There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Rotorua in 1h 50m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance between Christchurch and Rotorua is about 678 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua round-trip?
Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Rotorua, with prices starting at $227. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua for 41% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Rotorua?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua consider choosing Qantas Airways(81%), Air New Zealand(81%) or Singapore Airlines(66%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?
While on average a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua is generally $298, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $196. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Rotorua), you can expect to pay $235 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Rotorua 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 Christchurch to Rotorua?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua (average of $94). Flying from Christchurch to Rotorua in April is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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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