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$788+ Cheap flights to Rotorua

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ROT
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

Flights to Rotorua in 2025

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 18 July 2025.

Return from

$790

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$777
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 30/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • Sydney to Rotorua
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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 18 July 2025.

Sun 20/706:10SYD - ROT
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/817:15ROT - SYD
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$788
Sat 30/818:20SYD - ROT
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/906:45ROT - SYD
1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$790
Mon 1/917:50SYD - ROT
1 stop13h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 8/912:45ROT - SYD
1 stop6h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/7$892

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

18:20-14:00

1 stop17h 40m

Rotorua

Sat 6/9

06:45-21:40

1 stop16h 55m

$790

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

06:00-16:45

2 stops8h 45m

Rotorua

Sun 7/9

17:15-08:05

1 stop16h 50m

$867

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

17:50-09:00

1 stop13h 10m

Rotorua

Mon 8/9

12:45-17:35

1 stop6h 50m

$892

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Deals found on 16/7

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rotorua

How long is the flight to Rotorua?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Rotorua takes 11 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Rotorua from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rotorua?

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

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $335

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rotorua?

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

Rainfall in Rotorua by month

Plan your trip to Rotorua by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rotorua ranges from 90.0 - 130.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Rotorua when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

Temperature in Rotorua by month

Plan your trip to Rotorua by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rotorua, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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 18 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving New Zealand, such as Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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
496 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
881 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 (11 hours 45 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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