Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rotorua to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Rotorua to Queenstown?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rotorua to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Rotorua to Queenstown, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Queenstown?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (average of $262). Flying from Rotorua to Queenstown in April is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown?
Share of one-stop return flights from Rotorua to Queenstown chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Rotorua to Queenstown on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Rotorua to Queenstown, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Wellington (WLG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $454.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Rotorua to Queenstown?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Rotorua to Queenstown, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 22m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Rotorua to Queenstown, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 32m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 5 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand
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Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
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What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rotorua to Queenstown round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Rotorua to Queenstown is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $353 on this airline. This flight start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Queenstown?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Queenstown (average of $262). Flying from Rotorua to Queenstown in April is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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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