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Cheap flights from Rotorua to Sydney from $867

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROT — SYD
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Rotorua to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rotorua (ROT) to Sydney (SYD). 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 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$867

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,285
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 26/10-2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 50m total
  • Rotorua to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($69 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Rotorua to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rotorua to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 September 2025.

Sun 26/1013:15ROT - SYD
1 stop10h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/1107:45SYD - ROT
1 stop9h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/9$867
Thu 9/1006:45ROT - SYD
1 stop28h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 13/1009:55SYD - ROT
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/9$975
Sun 26/1012:10ROT - SYD
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/1105:20SYD - ROT
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,062
Thu 9/1012:45ROT - SYD
2 stops11h 35mQantas Airways
Mon 13/1017:50SYD - ROT
1 stop13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/9$1,131
Thu 9/1012:45ROT - SYD
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1021:45SYD - ROT
3 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,235

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RotoruaSydney

ROT - SYD

ROTSYD

Rotorua

Sun 26/10

13:15-21:45

1 stop10h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

07:45-19:05

1 stop9h 20m

$867

RotoruaSydney

ROT - SYD

ROTSYD

Rotorua

Thu 9/10

06:45-08:45

1 stop28h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

09:55-09:00

1 stop21h 05m

$975

RotoruaSydney

ROT - SYD

ROTSYD

Rotorua

Sun 26/10

12:10-08:00

2 stops21h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

05:20-18:05

1 stop10h 45m

$1,062

RotoruaSydney

ROT - SYD

ROTSYD

Rotorua

Thu 9/10

12:45-07:45

1 stop21h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

21:45-19:05

3 stops19h 20m

$1,235

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Deals found on 11/9

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Rotorua to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 13 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Rotorua to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Rotorua to Sydney. 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 Rotorua to Sydney?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Rotorua to Sydney in about 10h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2300 km between Rotorua and Sydney.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Rotorua to Sydney round-trip from $680. Air New Zealand is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rotorua to Sydney 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 Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from Rotorua to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Air New ZealandCheapest$680Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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