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$82+ Direct flights to Rotorua

This is the cheapest price on a non-stop flight to Rotorua found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ROT
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/1018:20AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/1117:10ROT - AKL
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$181
Wed 29/1008:15AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/1106:50ROT - AKL
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$238
Fri 28/1108:15AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/1217:10ROT - AKL
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$267
Mon 29/908:15AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/1014:15ROT - AKL
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$302
Mon 6/1008:15AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 6/1017:15ROT - AKL
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/9$331
Sun 28/918:20AKL - ROT
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 2/1006:45ROT - AKL
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/9$346

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

18:20-19:05

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Tue 4/11

17:10-17:55

Nonstop0h 45m

$181

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/10

08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Wed 5/11

06:50-07:35

Nonstop0h 45m

$238

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/11

08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Sun 14/12

17:10-17:55

Nonstop0h 45m

$267

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/9

08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Fri 3/10

14:15-15:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$302

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Mon 6/10

08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Mon 6/10

17:15-18:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$331

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/9

18:20-19:05

Nonstop0h 45m

Rotorua

Thu 2/10

06:45-07:30

Nonstop0h 45m

$346

AucklandRotorua

AKL - ROT

AKLROT

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/11

08:15-09:00

Nonstop0h 45m

$82

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/9

Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Rotorua

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights 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 15 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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.

Temperature and rainfall in Rotorua by month

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

ROT

Temperature

8 - 18 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Rotorua

Find answers to frequently asked questions about direct flights to Rotorua to unlock the best deals on Cheapflights.

  • How much are direct flights to Rotorua?

    On average, a one-way direct flight to Rotorua will cost users approximately $198. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Rotorua, you can expect to pay around $338.

  • How long is a direct flight to Rotorua?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Rotorua to last approximately 1h 15m on average. The quickest direct flight to Rotorua at this time departs from Auckland (0h 45m), while the longest leaves from Christchurch (1h 45m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct to Rotorua?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Rotorua, July is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. March may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Rotorua, when demand is typically at its lowest.

  • What is the most popular direct flight origin to Rotorua?

    Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Rotorua is Wellington. A return direct flight from Wellington to Rotorua typically costs around $259.

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