Cheap flights from Rotorua to Christchurch

15 nonstop flights a week. Operated by Air New Zealand, about 1h 55m in the air, 418 mi (672 km). Tickets from $96.

Flights from Rotorua to Christchurch

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Rotorua to Christchurch at a glance

flight time, nonstop
1h 55m
straight-line distance
418 mi (672 km)
flights a week
15
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
08:05 - 13:35
lowest price, nonstop, 5 January
$96
average across months
$148
airline
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Rotorua to Christchurch ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $96. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2026: from $230. The average across months is $148.

Rotorua to Christchurch flight schedule

15 flights a week, 3 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
NZ 5485
Air New Zealand
08:05 Rotorua International
10:00 Christchurch International
1h 55m
Sun
ATR 72
NZ 5785
Air New Zealand
10:05 Rotorua International
12:00 Christchurch International
1h 55m
Daily
ATR 72
NZ 5783
Air New Zealand
13:35 Rotorua International
15:30 Christchurch International
1h 55m
Daily
ATR 72

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 23 December.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
NZ 5461
Air New Zealand
10:50 Rotorua International
12:45 Christchurch International
1h 55m
Selected dates
ATR 72
NZ 5465
Air New Zealand
14:40 Rotorua International
16:35 Christchurch International
1h 55m
Seasonal
ATR 72
NZ 5787
Air New Zealand
15:20 Rotorua International
17:15 Christchurch International
1h 55m
Selected dates
ATR 72

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Rotorua to Christchurch

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Rotorua to Christchurch depart and land

Departure from Rotorua

15 flights a week, 4 mi (7 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Christchurch

15 flights a week, 6 mi (9 km) from the city centre

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Rotorua to Christchurch?
A nonstop flight takes 1 hour 55 minutes on average.
How far is Christchurch from Rotorua?
418 mi (672 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Rotorua to Christchurch?
Air New Zealand (15 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Rotorua to Christchurch?
There are 15 a week, about 2.1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Rotorua to Christchurch?
The first departure is at 08:05 (NZ5485), the last at 13:35 (NZ5783). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch?
January 2027: tickets from $96. The most expensive is November 2026, from $230.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Rotorua to Christchurch?
5 January 2027 (Tuesday): from $96 one way, nonstop, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Rotorua to Christchurch?
Air New Zealand: nonstop tickets from $96 on 5 January by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
Which Rotorua airport do flights to Christchurch leave from?
Rotorua International (15 a week).