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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua from $687

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — ROT
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Rotorua

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Rotorua (ROT). 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 4 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$687

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$726
16/7-23/7
  • 16/7-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Rotorua
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 March 2025.

Wed 16/723:55MEL - ROT
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/706:45ROT - MEL
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$687
Thu 17/409:10MEL - ROT
1 stop25h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 24/412:45ROT - MEL
1 stop21h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/3$1,044
Wed 16/714:25MEL - ROT
2 stops16h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 23/706:45ROT - MEL
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/3$1,198

Find flights from Melbourne to Rotorua within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Rotorua that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 4 March 2025.

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Melbourne

Fly to

Rotorua

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

23:55-19:05

1 stop17h 10m

Rotorua

Wed 23/7

06:45-17:45

1 stop13h 00m

$687

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Thu 17/4

09:10-12:15

1 stop25h 05m

Rotorua

Thu 24/4

12:45-08:10

1 stop21h 25m

$1,044

MelbourneRotorua

MEL - ROT

MELROT

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

14:25-09:00

2 stops16h 35m

Rotorua

Wed 23/7

06:45-18:35

2 stops13h 50m

$1,198

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Deals found on 4/3

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Rotorua

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Rainfall in Rotorua by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rotorua ranges from 90.0 - 130.0 inches 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.

Temperature in Rotorua by month

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Rotorua

Get insights into the airlines that provide service 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 4 March 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
814 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Rotorua. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua from Melbourne?

    Most people fly into Rotorua (ROT) if they book a flight to Rotorua from Melbourne. On average, Rotorua has 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day from 1 airline. Rotorua is conveniently located just 7.1 km from Rotorua’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($1,044), and Qantas Airways ($1,198) offers the cheapest pricing from Melbourne Airport to Rotorua.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Rotorua by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Rotorua

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Air New ZealandCheapest$697Average$1,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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