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Cheap flights from Rotorua to Melbourne from $339

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROT — MEL
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 August 2026.

Mon 7/906:50 -
1 stop27h 30m
Wed 9/918:30 -
1 stop13h 00m
Deal found 5/8$824

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Round-trip from

$824

One-way from

$339
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 7/9-9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Rotorua to Melbourne
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 9/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 55m total
  • Rotorua to Melbourne
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RotoruaMelbourne

ROT Rotorua - MEL Melbourne

ROTMEL

Rotorua

Mon 7/9

06:50-08:20

1 stop27h 30m

Melbourne

Wed 9/9

18:30-09:30

1 stop13h 00m

$824
Cheapest one-way

RotoruaMelbourne

ROT Rotorua - MEL Melbourne

ROTMEL

Rotorua

Wed 9/9

06:50-22:45

1 stop17h 55m

$339

RotoruaMelbourne

ROT Rotorua - MEL Melbourne

ROTMEL

Rotorua

Wed 9/9

06:50-21:35

1 stop16h 45m

$343
Fastest single journey

RotoruaMelbourne

ROT Rotorua - MEL Melbourne

ROTMEL

Rotorua

Wed 9/9

06:50-19:10

2 stops14h 20m

$456

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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 10 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Rotorua to Melbourne by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Rotorua to Melbourne?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Rotorua to Melbourne in just under 27h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Rotorua and Melbourne are separated by a distance of 2747 km.

  • 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?

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Air New ZealandCheapest$660Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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