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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua from $638

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
MEL — ROT
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
Wed 24/4
Wed 1/5

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rotorua

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Rotorua (ROT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,589

Round-trip from

$698
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua?

Travellers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 21% 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 Airport to Rotorua?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Rotorua from Melbourne Airport. Prices for September average $1,068 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $623. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a September flight can save you 48% on your journey compared to booking in April

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua (MEL - ROT)?

When flying from Melbourne Airport 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 9% versus a flight in the morning.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Melbourne to Rotorua

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Melbourne and Rotorua. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Wed 29/518:30MEL - ROT
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$976
Wed 29/513:20MEL - ROT
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,041
Wed 29/509:25MEL - ROT
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,042
Wed 10/706:00MEL - ROT
2 stops11h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 26/711:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,195
Wed 29/515:20MEL - ROT
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,201
Wed 29/515:20MEL - ROT
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,202

Cheap Melbourne to Rotorua flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Melbourne to Rotorua specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Wed 29/518:55MEL - ROT
1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/609:35ROT - MEL
1 stop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$881
Wed 29/518:30MEL - ROT
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$976
Wed 29/513:20MEL - ROT
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,041
Wed 29/509:25MEL - ROT
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,042
Wed 29/515:20MEL - ROT
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,201
Wed 29/515:20MEL - ROT
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,202

Melbourne to Rotorua 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Melbourne and Rotorua in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Wed 10/723:55MEL - ROT
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/717:50ROT - MEL
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$638
Wed 10/723:55MEL - ROT
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/707:05ROT - MEL
2 stops12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$694
Wed 29/518:55MEL - ROT
1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/609:35ROT - MEL
1 stop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/4$881
Wed 29/518:30MEL - ROT
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$976
Wed 29/513:20MEL - ROT
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,041
Wed 29/509:25MEL - ROT
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,042
Wed 10/706:00MEL - ROT
2 stops11h 25mQantas Airways
Fri 26/711:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,195
Wed 29/515:20MEL - ROT
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,201
Wed 29/515:20MEL - ROT
2 stops17h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 1/611:30ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,202

Find flights from Melbourne to Rotorua within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rotorua that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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Fly to

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Budget

$638 - $1,202

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 10/7

1 stop7h 10m

Rotorua

Fri 26/7

1 stop6h 55m

$638

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 10/7

1 stop7h 10m

Rotorua

Fri 26/7

2 stops12h 45m

$694

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

1 stop20h 25m

Rotorua

Sat 1/6

1 stop13h 00m

$881

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

1 stop12h 35m

Rotorua

Sat 1/6

1 stop22h 45m

$976

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

1 stop17h 45m

Rotorua

Sat 1/6

2 stops13h 10m

$1,041

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

1 stop21h 40m

Rotorua

Sat 1/6

2 stops13h 10m

$1,042

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 10/7

2 stops11h 25m

Rotorua

Fri 26/7

2 stops13h 10m

$1,195

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

2 stops17h 40m

Rotorua

Sat 1/6

2 stops13h 10m

$1,201

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 29/5

2 stops17h 40m

Rotorua

Sat 1/6

2 stops13h 10m

$1,202

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Deals found on 19/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Rotorua. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne Airport to Rotorua flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Rotorua by month

Plan your trip from Melbourne to Rotorua by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Melbourne to Rotorua is currently $0 while a return flight costs $986. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Rotorua by month

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

ROT

Temperature

8 - 18 °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 19 April 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,013 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Rotorua. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Most people fly into Rotorua (ROT) if they book a flight to Rotorua from Melbourne. On average, Rotorua has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Rotorua is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Rotorua’s city centre.

  • Can I find flights from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $638, but on average you can expect to pay $985.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($881), and Qantas Airways ($976) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua. These flights start at 17% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does MEL to ROT mean?

    MEL stands for Melbourne Airport, while ROT stands for Rotorua Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rotorua that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Melbourne to Rotorua flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Melbourne to Rotorua with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Melbourne to Rotorua flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Rotorua that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Melbourne to Rotorua offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Melbourne to Rotorua?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Melbourne to Rotorua flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Melbourne Airport to Rotorua flight deals updated?

    The Melbourne Airport to Rotorua flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/4.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Melbourne to Rotorua

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Melbourne to Rotorua. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
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Air New ZealandCheapest$616Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$664Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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