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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Rotorua & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
CHC
Destination airport IATA code
ROT
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 55 mins

Rotorua TRG Flight Information

Traveling From
Christchurch
Origin Airport IATA Code
CHC
Traveling To
Rotorua
Destination Airport IATA Code
ROT
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
716 km
Direct Flight Time
1 55
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Christchurch and Rotorua?
The flight game between Christchurch and Rotorua is a fierce one. You can travel from Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) to Tauranga (TRG) with 1 air carriers including Air New Zealand. Or you can go for the Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) to Rotorua Airport route with the likes of Air New Zealand.
How long is a direct flight from Christchurch to Rotorua?
It takes an average of 1 hour and 50 minutes, depending on type of aircraft used, weather and any air traffic delays. The total distance from Christchurch to Rotorua is 450 miles.
What are the best airports for Christchurch to Rotorua flights?
If you’re thinking of travelling from Christchurch to Rotorua, the most frequently flown routes are:

  • Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC) to Rotorua Airport - 34 flights per week
  • CHC to TRG - 27 flights per week
  • Christchurch Intl. Airport (CHC) to Taupo Airport (TUO) - 13 flights per week

How many flights are there from Christchurch to Rotorua?
Planning a trip from Christchurch to Rotorua is a breeze. With 5 daily flights to select from, you can set off on your dream getaway any time of the year.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Rotorua 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Rotorua, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Christchurch to Rotorua is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Christchurch to Rotorua  

Every day between Christchurch and Rotorua, 4 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Qantas, Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 716 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Christchurch to Rotorua — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Christchurch to Rotorua to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Christchurch to Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

Rydges Rotorua

4.5 out of 5
10 Tryon Street, Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good but car park was full when we came back at 9pm so had to park our car outside."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Rydges Rotorua
Prince's Gate Hotel

Prince's Gate Hotel

4.5 out of 5
1057 Arawa Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great
"Cool older hotel right next to everything in Rotorua. This is my second time here and would come back again next time I'm in town."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Prince's Gate Hotel
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside

4.5 out of 5
9-11 Tutanekai St, P O Box 348, Rotorua
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy 6 hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Ideal location
"A great location, but the hotel parking is a bit tight if you have a large vehicle. Room was good with a view of the lake. Storage for E-bikes was provided. Breakfast was great, no real complaints at all."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
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Arawa Park Hotel

Arawa Park Hotel

4 out of 5
272 Fenton St, Rotorua
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"I had a large room with two king size beds. I particularly enjoyed the spa bath in my room after completing the Rotorua Marathon! A very nice restaurant and professional room service."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Arawa Park Hotel
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

3 out of 5
463 Old Taupo Road (South End), Rotorua
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Rotorua. Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi (surcharge) and a garden. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (330 reviews)
"Affordable and convenient with Hot Pools on site what more can I say…"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Sudima Lake Rotorua

Sudima Lake Rotorua

4 out of 5
1000 Eruera Street, Rotorua
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Rotorua. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (994 reviews)
"No gym on property, elevator didn’t work upon my arrival (worked later). The staff were heplful. The location is central to many sites."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Sudima Lake Rotorua
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.