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Cheap flights from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport from $728

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROT — MEL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Rotorua to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rotorua (ROT) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$728
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/5-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • Rotorua to Melbourne
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Cheapest flights from Rotorua to Melbourne
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rotorua to Melbourne. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 8/509:30ROT - MEL
1 stop24h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/518:55MEL - ROT
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$728
Thu 8/509:30ROT - MEL
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/523:55MEL - ROT
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$841
Thu 8/512:45ROT - MEL
2 stops10h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 15/522:00MEL - ROT
3 stops19h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,548

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Rotorua

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Melbourne

Route

Departure

Return

Price

RotoruaMelbourne

ROT - MEL

ROTMEL

Rotorua

Thu 8/5

09:30-08:10

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

18:55-13:45

1 stop16h 50m

$728

RotoruaMelbourne

ROT - MEL

ROTMEL

Rotorua

Thu 8/5

09:30-08:10

1 stop24h 40m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

23:55-09:00

1 stop7h 05m

$841

RotoruaMelbourne

ROT - MEL

ROTMEL

Rotorua

Thu 8/5

12:45-21:35

2 stops10h 50m

Melbourne

Thu 15/5

22:00-19:05

3 stops19h 05m

$1,548

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Deals found on 24/3

Best time to book a flight from Rotorua to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Melbourne by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Melbourne by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 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 Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.1 km from the city centre, Rotorua is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Melbourne from Rotorua. Booking flights from Rotorua (ROT) to Melbourne should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Melbourne from 0 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $728, Air New Zealand will fly you from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qantas Airways for as low as $1,548.

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Rotorua to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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