Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

Accepted Answer

Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $412. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

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Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Christchurch to Rotorua on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 07m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Christchurch to Rotorua?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 4h 41m. Find deals

Question 5

How popular is this Christchurch to Rotorua flight route?

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The Christchurch to Rotorua flight path was viewed by 331 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Rotorua?

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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.

Question 7

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

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Flying on Air New Zealand is currently your cheapest option to Rotorua, with prices starting at $233. You may be able to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua for 45% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua (average of $129). Flying from Christchurch to Rotorua in June is currently the most expensive (average of $222). 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 10

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

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

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Rotorua

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The most flights from CHC to ROT are scheduled on a Monday (4 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 Rotorua ranges from 90.0 - 130.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Rotorua when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rotorua, 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 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

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While on average a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua is generally $255, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $99. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Rotorua), you can expect to pay $341 for that flight.

Question 15

What are the most reliable airlines from Christchurch to Rotorua?

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua consider choosing Air New Zealand(91%), Singapore Airlines(90%) or Qantas Airways(85%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 16

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

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Users have found that flying from Christchurch to Rotorua on a Saturday 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 17

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua at least 38 days early can save you up to 94% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 38 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Christchurch to Rotorua for as little as $458 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $497 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 18

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

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July can be a great time to fly to Rotorua from Christchurch with a flight ticket averaging about $430. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $227. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

Question 19

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Christchurch to Rotorua at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 20

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

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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 3 daily flights to Rotorua from 1 airline. 1h 50m is how long a flight from Christchurch to Rotorua will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 21

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

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

Question 22

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Rotorua?

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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 Christchurch to Rotorua.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 25

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Rotorua from Christchurch by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from Christchurch to Rotorua with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 27

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

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Christchurch to Rotorua on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Round-trip from	$332
One-way from	$136
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$383
Good round-trip deal	$290 or less
Good one-way deal	$101 or less

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