How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rotorua?

Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne to Rotorua in just under 12h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Melbourne and Rotorua is about 2747 km. Find deals

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Rotorua round-trip?

According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($608), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Rotorua. Air New Zealand is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Rotorua?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Rotorua flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time. 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).

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne to Rotorua?

Travellers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 64% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

June is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rotorua from Melbourne. Prices for June average $855 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $656. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November. Opting for a June flight can save you 31% on your journey compared to booking in November

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to ROT?

When flying from Melbourne to Rotorua, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the morning.

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

If you book a flight to Rotorua from Melbourne, you will be flying to Rotorua, which is the city’s only airport. Rotorua (ROT) is located 7.1 km from the centre of Rotorua. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Rotorua per day from 1 airline.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Rotorua?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

$488+ Flights from Melbourne to Rotorua

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rotorua

Round-trip from	$644
One-way from	$488
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,004

Air New Zealand
30/10-6/11
2 total stops
28h 50m total
Melbourne to Rotorua

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Air New Zealand
31/12
1 total stop
12h 10m total
Melbourne to Rotorua

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($133 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1018:50MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1106:50ROT - MEL

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$644

Thu 30/1022:50MEL - ROT

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:50ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$773

Sat 20/913:55MEL - ROT

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/912:45ROT - MEL

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,090

Sat 20/919:45MEL - ROT

3 stops21h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 30/912:45ROT - MEL

2 stops13h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,637

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Thu 30/1018:50MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1106:50ROT - MEL

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$644

Thu 30/1022:50MEL - ROT

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:50ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$773

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Sat 20/913:55MEL - ROT

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/912:45ROT - MEL

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,090

Sat 20/919:45MEL - ROT

3 stops21h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 30/912:45ROT - MEL

2 stops13h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,637

Thu 30/1018:50MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1106:50ROT - MEL

1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$644

Thu 30/1022:50MEL - ROT

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1106:50ROT - MEL

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$773

One-way flights from Melbourne to Rotorua
Search for one-way flight options from Melbourne to Rotorua. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Wed 31/1218:50MEL - ROT

1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$488

Wed 31/1206:00MEL - ROT

2 stops25h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$636

Wed 31/1206:45MEL - ROT

1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$768

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

18:50-09:00

1 stop12h 10m

Rotorua

Thu 6/11

06:50-21:30

1 stop16h 40m

$644

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Thu 30/10

22:50-09:00

2 stops32h 10m

Rotorua

Thu 6/11

06:50-22:50

1 stop18h 00m

$773

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

18:50-09:00

1 stop12h 10m

$488

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

06:00-09:00

2 stops25h 00m

$636

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

06:45-09:00

1 stop24h 15m

$768

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Reviews of airlines servicing Rotorua

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Melbourne to Rotorua to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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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 Melbourne?
If you book a flight to Rotorua from Melbourne, you will be flying to Rotorua, which is the city’s only airport. Rotorua (ROT) is located 7.1 km from the centre of Rotorua. There are 0 flights from Melbourne to Rotorua per day from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Rotorua?
Air New Zealand can get you from Melbourne to Rotorua in just under 12h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Melbourne and Rotorua is about 2747 km.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Rotorua round-trip?
According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($608), offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne to Rotorua. Air New Zealand is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rotorua that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Rotorua flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Rotorua?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Rotorua?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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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