How long is the flight from Australia to Rotorua?

For as low as $763, Air New Zealand can have you in Rotorua from Australia in 15h 30m. The distance between Australia and Rotorua is about 2300 km. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rotorua ranges from 90.0 - 130.0 inches 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. Find deals

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). Find deals

What are the most popular routes from Australia to Rotorua?

While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rotorua or Perth - Rotorua, Melbourne - Rotorua is the most popular route from Australia to Rotorua. Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Rotorua?

Flights from Australia to Rotorua lean towards being more expensive in April. Prices are generally better when you fly from Australia to Rotorua in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $679.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua from Australia?

Located just 7.1 km from the city centre, Rotorua (ROT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rotorua from Australia.

Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Rotorua that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Rotorua flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Australia to Rotorua?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Rotorua.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Rotorua?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Rotorua by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheap flight deals from Australia to Rotorua

Round-trip from	$589
One-way from	$368
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$746

7/10-14/10
2 total stops
30h 15m total
Australia to Rotorua

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5/10
1 total stop
7h 05m total
Australia to Rotorua

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Fri 14/1123:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1113:15ROT - MEL

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$730

Mon 6/1023:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1009:30ROT - MEL

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8$741

Thu 9/1018:45SYD - ROT

1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 16/1006:45ROT - SYD

1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/8$763

Thu 9/1012:50SYD - ROT

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1006:45ROT - SYD

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$769

Thu 9/1023:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1006:45ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$780

Thu 9/1018:25MEL - ROT

2 stops15h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 16/1012:45ROT - MEL

1 stop21h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$781

Fri 10/1023:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/1017:15ROT - MEL

1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$783

Mon 6/1018:25MEL - ROT

2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand

Mon 13/1009:30ROT - MEL

2 stops13h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/8$795

Mon 8/918:30MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/906:45ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$854

Sun 28/1219:15SYD - ROT

1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/106:50ROT - SYD

1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$906

Mon 15/1217:50SYD - ROT

1 stop13h 10mQantas Airways

Mon 29/1206:50ROT - SYD

1 stop26h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/8$917

Sun 28/1219:15SYD - ROT

1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 8/106:50ROT - SYD

2 stops16h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/8$1,089

Best flights from Australia to Rotorua
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to Rotorua that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Tue 7/1018:45MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1006:45ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/8$589

Thu 9/1018:45SYD - ROT

1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 16/1006:45ROT - SYD

1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/8$763

Fri 26/911:30SYD - ROT

2 stops19h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 2/1006:45ROT - SYD

2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/8$1,083

Fri 14/1123:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1113:15ROT - MEL

1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$730

Tue 7/1018:25MEL - ROT

2 stops15h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 14/1012:45ROT - MEL

2 stops9h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/8$767

Mon 6/1023:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/1009:30ROT - MEL

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8$741

Thu 9/1018:25MEL - ROT

2 stops15h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 16/1012:45ROT - MEL

1 stop21h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$781

Thu 9/1012:50SYD - ROT

1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1006:45ROT - SYD

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$769

Mon 6/1018:25MEL - ROT

2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand

Mon 13/1009:30ROT - MEL

2 stops13h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/8$795

Thu 9/1023:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1006:45ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$780

Sun 28/1219:15SYD - ROT

1 stop21h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 8/106:50ROT - SYD

2 stops16h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/8$1,089

Fri 26/918:45SYD - ROT

1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 2/1017:15ROT - SYD

1 stop6h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$921

Last-minute flights from Australia to Rotorua
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to Rotorua. Data last updated 26 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 8/918:30MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 17/906:45ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$854

Mon 8/909:10MEL - ROT

2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 17/913:20ROT - MEL

2 stops20h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$1,040

Fri 26/918:45SYD - ROT

1 stop20h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 2/1017:15ROT - SYD

1 stop6h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$921

Fri 26/908:00SYD - ROT

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/1006:45ROT - SYD

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$1,017

Fri 26/911:30SYD - ROT

2 stops19h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 2/1006:45ROT - SYD

2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/8$1,083

One-way flights from Australia to Rotorua
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to Rotorua. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Sun 5/1023:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$368

Sun 15/223:55MEL - ROT

1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8$371

Tue 20/118:30SYD - ROT

1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8$404

Sat 15/1123:55MEL - ROT

1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8$427

Sat 15/1109:10MEL - ROT

2 stops25h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/8$467

Tue 20/118:50SYD - ROT

2 stops12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25/8$471

Sun 15/218:00MEL - ROT

2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/8$490

Mon 22/1218:50MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/8$615

Sun 21/1216:50MEL - ROT

1 stop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/8$635

Tue 23/1216:40MEL - ROT

1 stop14h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/8$652

Sun 21/1218:55MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8$655

Mon 22/1218:55MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/8$679

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

18:45-09:00

1 stop12h 15m

Rotorua

Tue 14/10

06:45-22:45

1 stop18h 00m

$589

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Fri 14/11

23:55-09:00

1 stop7h 05m

Rotorua

Sun 16/11

13:15-22:50

1 stop11h 35m

$730

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop7h 05m

Rotorua

Mon 13/10

09:30-22:45

2 stops15h 15m

$741

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

18:45-12:15

1 stop15h 30m

Rotorua

Thu 16/10

06:45-21:40

1 stop16h 55m

$763

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Tue 7/10

18:25-12:15

2 stops15h 50m

Rotorua

Tue 14/10

12:45-20:35

2 stops9h 50m

$767

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

12:50-09:00

1 stop18h 10m

Rotorua

Thu 16/10

06:45-10:35

1 stop29h 50m

$769

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

23:55-09:00

1 stop7h 05m

Rotorua

Thu 16/10

06:45-22:45

1 stop18h 00m

$780

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Thu 9/10

18:25-12:15

2 stops15h 50m

Rotorua

Thu 16/10

12:45-08:10

1 stop21h 25m

$781

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Mon 6/10

18:25-16:45

2 stops20h 20m

Rotorua

Mon 13/10

09:30-20:35

2 stops13h 05m

$795

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/12

19:15-09:00

1 stop11h 45m

Rotorua

Thu 8/1

06:50-08:15

1 stop27h 25m

$906

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rotorua

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua from Australia?
Located just 7.1 km from the city centre, Rotorua (ROT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Rotorua from Australia.
How long is the flight from Australia to Rotorua?
For as low as $763, Air New Zealand can have you in Rotorua from Australia in 15h 30m. The distance between Australia and Rotorua is about 2300 km.
What are the most popular routes from Australia to Rotorua?
While some choose either Sydney Kingsford Smith - Rotorua or Perth - Rotorua, Melbourne - Rotorua is the most popular route from Australia to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for flights from Australia to Rotorua that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to Rotorua flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Australia to Rotorua?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to Rotorua?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to Rotorua by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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