How popular is this South Island to Rotorua flight route?

The South Island to Rotorua flight path was viewed by 337 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

How long is the flight from South Island to Rotorua?

Departing from South Island to Rotorua will take you 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 678 km. Most flights are nonstop. Find deals

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Rotorua?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Rotorua) can be booked for $305 on average, our data indicates $334 when flying from South Island to Rotorua.

What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Rotorua?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from South Island to Rotorua consider choosing Singapore Airlines(95%), Air New Zealand(90%) or Qantas Airways(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua from South Island?

Located just 7.1 km from the city centre, Rotorua (ROT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rotorua from South Island.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Island to Rotorua?

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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.

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Air New Zealand
31/10-3/11
1 total stop
6h 50m total
South Island to Rotorua

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25/11
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1h 45m total
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Fri 31/1009:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/1114:05ROT - CHC

1 stop5h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$305

Fri 31/1012:30CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 7/1106:50ROT - CHC

1 stop12h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$373

Wed 15/1009:15CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 18/1012:45ROT - CHC

1 stop3h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$386

Fri 31/1009:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:50ROT - CHC

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$390

Sun 2/1107:20CHC - ROT

1 stop5h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1117:10ROT - CHC

1 stop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/9$432

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Fri 31/1009:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/1114:05ROT - CHC

1 stop5h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$305

Fri 31/1009:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:50ROT - CHC

1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$390

Fri 31/1012:30CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 7/1116:15ROT - CHC

Nonstop2h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$378

Wed 15/1009:15CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 18/1012:45ROT - CHC

1 stop3h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$386

Sun 2/1107:20CHC - ROT

1 stop5h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1117:10ROT - CHC

1 stop4h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/9$432

Direct flights from South Island to Rotorua
Explore direct flight options from South Island to Rotorua based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Fri 31/1009:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/1114:45ROT - CHC

Nonstop2h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$329

Fri 31/1012:30CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 7/1116:15ROT - CHC

Nonstop2h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$378

Wed 15/1009:15CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 18/1013:20ROT - CHC

Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$442

Sun 2/1109:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Sun 9/1114:45ROT - CHC

Nonstop2h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/9$532

Thu 2/1009:15CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Mon 6/1011:35ROT - CHC

Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$692

Fri 24/1011:00CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Mon 27/1013:20ROT - CHC

Nonstop2h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$810

Fri 26/911:00CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand

Sun 28/911:35ROT - CHC

Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$907

One-way flights from South Island to Rotorua
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Rotorua. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Tue 25/1109:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$127

Fri 21/1109:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$136

Wed 26/1109:50CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$149

Mon 1/1212:30CHC - ROT

Nonstop1h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/9$156

Sun 16/1106:45CHC - ROT

1 stop6h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$173

Fri 21/1120:35CHC - ROT

1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$192

Sun 30/1109:00CHC - ROT

1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$195

Sun 30/1107:20CHC - ROT

1 stop5h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$197

Mon 10/1107:00CHC - ROT

1 stop3h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 16/9$198

Mon 1/1211:50CHC - ROT

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9$212

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CHC - ROT

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Fri 31/10

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Mon 3/11

14:05-19:10

1 stop5h 05m

$305

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Fri 31/10

12:30-14:15

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Fri 7/11

16:15-18:15

Nonstop2h 00m

$378

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Wed 15/10

09:15-11:05

Nonstop1h 50m

Rotorua

Sat 18/10

12:45-15:55

1 stop3h 10m

$386

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Fri 31/10

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

Rotorua

Fri 7/11

06:50-16:45

1 stop9h 55m

$390

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 2/11

07:20-12:45

1 stop5h 25m

Rotorua

Sun 9/11

17:10-21:25

1 stop4h 15m

$432

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Fri 21/11

09:50-11:35

Nonstop1h 45m

$136

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Mon 1/12

12:30-14:15

Nonstop1h 45m

$156

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 30/11

09:00-19:05

1 stop10h 05m

$195

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Sun 30/11

07:20-12:45

1 stop5h 25m

$197

ChristchurchRotorua

CHC - ROT

CHCROT

Christchurch

Mon 10/11

07:00-10:50

1 stop3h 50m

$198

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Rotorua

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Rotorua

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rotorua (average of $129). Flying from South Island 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.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Rotorua as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Rotorua

The most flights from zzEDG to ROT are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rotorua

See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from South Island to Rotorua have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua from South Island?
Located just 7.1 km from the city centre, Rotorua (ROT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rotorua from South Island.
How popular is this South Island to Rotorua flight route?
The South Island to Rotorua flight path was viewed by 337 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 South Island to Rotorua?
Departing from South Island to Rotorua will take you 1h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 678 km. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Rotorua?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from South Island to Rotorua consider choosing Singapore Airlines(95%), Air New Zealand(90%) or Qantas Airways(83%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Rotorua?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $100. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Rotorua) can be booked for $305 on average, our data indicates $334 when flying from South Island to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Rotorua that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Rotorua flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Rotorua?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Rotorua?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Rotorua?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Rotorua (average of $129). Flying from South Island 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.

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