Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Rotorua to Christchurch?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rotorua and Christchurch takes around 1.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Rotorua and Christchurch?

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The flight distance between Rotorua and Christchurch is 678 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Rotorua and Christchurch?

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Several carriers operate flights between Rotorua and Christchurch. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air New Zealand.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Rotorua?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rotorua and Queenstown, Melbourne, Bangkok, Auckland, Wellington, Darwin, Vilnius, Nelson, Alor Setar.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Wellington, Singapore, Manila, Sydney, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Phuket City, London, Palmerston North, Phnom Penh, Cebu, Napier, Hobart, Seoul, Darwin.

Question 6

What airports are near Rotorua?

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The main airport in Rotorua is Rotorua Regional. It is also served by Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Hawke's Bay, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Gisborne, Whakatane, Taupo.

Question 7

What airports are near Christchurch?

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The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Rotorua and Christchurch?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Rotorua and Christchurch thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Rotorua and Christchurch can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Rotorua and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Rotorua and Christchurch with Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Rotorua and Christchurch?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rotorua and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Rotorua and Christchurch?

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Traveling between Rotorua and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Rotorua?

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There are a number of airports in and around Rotorua. The main one is Rotorua Regional and other nearby airports include Auckland, Rotorua Regional, Hawke's Bay, Hamilton, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Gisborne, Whakatane, Taupo

Question 14

How many airports are there near Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rotorua and Christchurch depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rotorua, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Rotorua and Christchurch arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Rotorua and Christchurch depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Rotorua, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Rotorua and Christchurch arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Christchurch, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£91
Cheapest round-trip	£161
Average round-trip	£190
Nonstop flights in May	£77 – £167
Most popular airline	Air New Zealand

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Air New Zealand	ANZ	NZ	No	0 0
Jetstar Airways	JST	JQ	No	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	21°C	12°C
February	21°C	12°C
March	19°C	10°C
April	16°C	8°C
May	14°C	6°C
June	11°C	4°C
July	10°C	3°C
August	11°C	4°C
September	13°C	4°C
October	15°C	6°C
November	17°C	8°C
December	19°C	10°C

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