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$116+ Cheap flights to Rotorua

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ROT
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Flights to Rotorua in 2025

Find the latest flights to Rotorua in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$218

One-way from

$116

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$260
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/2-15/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Auckland to Rotorua
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 5/3
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 45m total
  • Auckland to Rotorua
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Sat 8/208:20AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 15/217:55ROT - AKL
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/1$218
Sat 8/208:20AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/216:25ROT - AKL
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$376

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Locate flights to Rotorua that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

08:20-09:05

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Sat 15/2

17:55-18:40

Nonstop0h 45m

$218

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

08:20-09:05

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Sat 15/2

16:25-22:05

1 stop5h 40m

$376

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$116

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/3

06:00-12:15

1 stop6h 15m

$168

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Deals found on 17/1

Best time to book a flight to Rotorua

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Travel insights for flights to Rotorua

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Rotorua including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Rotorua?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Rotorua. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights to Rotorua is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Rotorua?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Rotorua takes 0 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Rotorua from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Rotorua

The most flights from Auckland to Rotorua are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rotorua?

The cheapest airline flying from Auckland to Rotorua is Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Rotorua by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rotorua ranges from 90.0 - 130.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Rotorua by month

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

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).

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 17 January 2025.
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

7.9
Good
485 reviews
7.9
Good
485 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

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

    Travellers will need to book flights to Rotorua (ROT) if they wish to fly to Rotorua. The Rotorua airport is 7.1 km from the city centre. Booking flights from Auckland to Rotorua should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights from 1 airline.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rotorua if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rotorua on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rotorua?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rotorua.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rotorua?

    Rotorua is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rotorua. One-way flights to Rotorua typically cost $104, while return flights cost around $182.

  • How much is a return flight to Rotorua?

    A return flight to Rotorua will typically cost around $202, however they can be found for as little as $102.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rotorua depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rotorua, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Rotorua have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Rotorua can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Rotorua?

    Yes. Rotorua has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Oasis is the closest property to Rotorua (0.0 km away from Rotorua).

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