Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Rotorua

Flights from Christchurch to Rotorua are operated by 2 airliners – Air New Zealand and Mount Cook Airlines. The most popular are provided by Mount Cook Airlines. They operate around 1 flight a day departing from Christchurch International and arriving at Rotorua. In the morning there is 2 flights, 0 flights in the evening and 0 flights at night with the earliest departuare at 10:15 and latest departure at 11:55. Please be aware that flight times and the number of flights will vary between summer and winter months. The most common flight number for this flight is NZM 5376 and NZM 5378.

Other airliners offer less frequent flights but departure times may be more desirable. Air New Zealand offers 1 flight a day from Christchurch International to Rotorua between the hours of 10:15 and 11:55. The flight numbers for these flights are NZ 5376 and NZ 5378.

Mount Cook Airlines flight prices from Christchurch International to Rotorua can be found at www.mountcookairlines.com

Daily Flights

Below you find a list of all the airliners that operate flights from Christchurch to Rotorua and how many flights depart on a per day basis.

Airliner
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mount Cook Airlines
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
Air New Zealand
2
0
0
0
0
0
0

Flight Routes

Do you need to get travel fast? You will find alternative routes from Christchurch to Rotorua that require 1 or more stops and in some instances the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. View the table below to see alternative route that are possible.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
Christchurch > Rotorua
0
695 Km (432 Miles)
2
1
960 Km (597 Miles)
8
1
705 Km (438 Miles)
3
Christchurch > Sydney > Rotorua
1
4,585 Km (2,849 Miles)
3

Return flight are operated by 2 airliners which include Air New Zealand and Mount Cook Airlines. More information on return flights can be found on our Flights from Rotorua to Christchurch page.

Alternative routes to Rotorua

As a substitute, you will discover that Timaru also give flights to Rotorua which could be more fitting for you. Timaru has around 3 flights a week though you will find the number of flights vary from month to month so check with the airline currier for the most up to date information.

If you wish to look at this alternative solution then remember Timaru is around 146 kilometers (91 miles) from Christchurch. Choosing this root would probably require you look at alternative travel arrangement or look at alternative airport parking where costs could vary from airport parking provided at Christchurch. More information can be found at Flights from Timaru to Rotorua. Flights to Rotorua are also available from Hokitika Arpt; 2 flights a day depart from the airport.

Route
Stops
Total Distance
Weekly Flights
Timaru > Wellington > Rotorua
1
825 Km (513 Miles)
3
1
825 Km (513 Miles)
2

Arriving at Rotorua

Should someone be collectiong you at Rotorua we would advise them to check Rotorua Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Rotorua.

On arriving at Rotorua allow for the difference in the time zone. Rotorua is GMT -12.0 compared to GMT +12.0 at Christchurch.

Rotorua city center is located about 2 km (1 miles) from Rotorua Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find a number of taxis and alternative transport at Rotorua Airport which will make you gurney into the city quite easy. Rotorua is a small city with a population of only 0, so if you are looking for accommodation it may be a bit more difficult than other airports so it's advised you book accommodation before you arrive.