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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ROT
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Rotorua in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 December 2025.

Sun 14/1207:05SYD - ROT
1 stop10h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1206:50ROT - SYD
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,172
Sun 14/1207:05SYD - ROT
1 stop10h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 20/1206:50ROT - SYD
2 stops14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,412

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Find the latest flights to Rotorua in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 4 December 2025.

Return from

$672

One-way from

$314

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Average price

$926
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Sydney to Rotorua
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Sydney to Rotorua
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/1

19:15-09:00

1 stop11h 45m

Rotorua

Fri 23/1

06:50-21:45

1 stop16h 55m

$716

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

19:15-09:00

1 stop11h 45m

Rotorua

Thu 22/1

06:50-19:05

1 stop14h 15m

$770

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

07:45-19:05

1 stop9h 20m

Rotorua

Thu 19/3

17:10-21:45

1 stop6h 35m

$792

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

07:20-09:00

2 stops23h 40m

Rotorua

Thu 22/1

06:50-12:40

1 stop7h 50m

$839

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/3

18:50-09:00

2 stops12h 10m

Rotorua

Thu 19/3

13:15-21:30

2 stops10h 15m

$979

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/12

07:05-19:05

1 stop10h 00m

Rotorua

Sat 20/12

06:50-21:45

1 stop16h 55m

$1,172

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

09:00-09:00

1 stop22h 00m

$314

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

09:55-19:05

1 stop7h 10m

$376

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

18:50-12:45

2 stops15h 55m

$433

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/2

15:50-09:00

2 stops15h 10m

$458

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rotorua?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to Rotorua is Air New Zealand.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rotorua

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rotorua. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Rotorua. Reviews last updated 4 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
542 reviews
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Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
542 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

FAQs about flying to Rotorua

Getting around Rotorua

Once there, use your private rental car, local taxis or buses to travel around the city and do some sightseeing.

Getting downtown

The Rotorua International airport (ROT) is a gateway airport for the Bay of Plenty on the north island which includes Rotorua, making it easy to reach from several countries. Rental cars, shuttles, taxis or city bus transport are all available from the airport to transport you to the city. The city is located a mere 8 km from the airport, making it a 10-minute drive to reach it once you land.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua?

    For a flight to Rotorua, you will be flying into Rotorua. Rotorua (ROT) is just 7.1 km from the centre of the city.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rotorua if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rotorua on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rotorua?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rotorua.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rotorua depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rotorua, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Rotorua have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rotorua can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rotorua?

    Yes. Rotorua has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Oasis is the closest property to Rotorua (0.0 km away from Rotorua).

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