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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rotorua from $379

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ROT
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Tue 5/507:50
SYD
-
ROT
1 stop23h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sat 9/506:50
ROT
-
SYD
1 stop27h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$677
Thu 28/511:00
SYD
-
ROT
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/616:30
ROT
-
SYD
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$715
Sun 31/518:55
SYD
-
ROT
1 stop17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Sun 7/618:00
ROT
-
SYD
2 stops16h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 15/4$741

Find flight deals from Sydney to Rotorua

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$677

One-way from

$379

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$836
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Sydney to Rotorua
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Sydney to Rotorua
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

07:50-09:30

1 stop23h 40m

Rotorua

Sat 9/5

06:50-08:45

1 stop27h 55m

$677

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

11:00-09:30

1 stop20h 30m

Rotorua

Thu 4/6

16:30-14:20

1 stop23h 50m

$715
Fastest return journey

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

18:55-14:00

1 stop17h 05m

Rotorua

Sun 7/6

18:00-08:10

2 stops16h 10m

$741

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

08:55-19:05

1 stop8h 10m

Rotorua

Thu 14/5

06:50-07:45

1 stop26h 55m

$982
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

06:20-19:05

1 stop10h 45m

$379

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

20:15-09:30

2 stops11h 15m

$490

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

07:50-09:30

1 stop23h 40m

$560

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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 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Rotorua, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
630 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Rotorua?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Sydney to Rotorua in about 23h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2300 km.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $606, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Rotorua.. Air New Zealand is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Rotorua?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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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Top airline flying from Sydney to Rotorua

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$606Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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