Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch (CHC) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch (CHC): Air New Zealand. The two airports are 421 miles (677 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Wellington and Auckland.
Airlines flying nonstop from ROT to CHC
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book ROT to CHC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
ROT to CHC with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Wellington (WLG)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
ROT to CHC: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ROT to CHC?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Rotorua (ROT) to Christchurch (CHC).
How far is Rotorua from Christchurch by plane?
Rotorua (ROT) and Christchurch (CHC) are 421 miles (677 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ROT to CHC award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ROT to CHC cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ROT to CHC with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Rotorua and Christchurch?
The most direct connections are through Wellington (WLG) and Auckland (AKL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Wellington.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.