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 7 daily flights from 1 airline.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Rotorua?

July is currently the cheapest month to fly to Rotorua . At this moment in time June is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 $77, while return flights cost around $129.

How much is a return flight to Rotorua?

A return flight to Rotorua will typically cost around $161, however they can be found for as little as $76.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rotorua?

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

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 Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rotorua?

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

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.

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).

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Average price	$273
Good round-trip deal	$212 or less
Good one-way deal	$97 or less

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Fri 10/1008:15AKL - ROT

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Deal found 28/8$182

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Deal found 29/8$227

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Sun 19/1017:15ROT - AKL

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Deal found 28/8$234

Sun 14/918:20AKL - ROT

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Thu 18/906:45ROT - AKL

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Deal found 30/8$265

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Fri 10/1008:15AKL - ROT

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Deal found 28/8$182

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Deal found 29/8$227

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Sun 19/1017:15ROT - AKL

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Deal found 28/8$234

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Deal found 30/8$265

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Fri 10/1008:15AKL - ROT

Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand

Sat 11/1006:45ROT - AKL

Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/8$182

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Mon 20/1017:15ROT - AKL

Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/8$227

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Sun 14/918:20AKL - ROT

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Sun 12/1013:15AKL - ROT

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Deal found 27/8$126

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Deal found 28/8$241

Sun 12/1006:45AKL - ROT

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Deal found 27/8$266

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08:15-09:00

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Rotorua

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Nonstop0h 45m

$227

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AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

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13:15-14:00

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

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Nonstop0h 45m

$234

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AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

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18:20-19:05

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Thu 18/9

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

$265

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AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

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13:15-14:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$126

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AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

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08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$136

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/10

18:20-19:05

Nonstop0h 45m

$148

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AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/10

06:45-12:15

1 stop5h 30m

$241

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

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06:45-12:15

1 stop5h 30m

$266

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

06:00-12:15

1 stop6h 15m

$358

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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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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.

FAQs about flying to Rotorua

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 7 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 $77, while return flights cost around $129.
How much is a return flight to Rotorua?
A return flight to Rotorua will typically cost around $161, however they can be found for as little as $76.
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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