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Cheap flights from Sydney to Rotorua from $666

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — ROT
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Rotorua

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$666

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,278
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 55m total
  • Sydney to Rotorua
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Rotorua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Rotorua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Thu 20/317:45SYD - ROT
1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/306:45ROT - SYD
1 stop5h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$666
Thu 20/317:45SYD - ROT
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/306:45ROT - SYD
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$847
Thu 20/308:10SYD - ROT
2 stops22h 50mQantas Airways
Thu 27/306:45ROT - SYD
2 stops26h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,163

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

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Price

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

17:45-11:00

1 stop15h 15m

Rotorua

Thu 27/3

06:45-10:25

1 stop5h 40m

$666

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

17:45-11:00

1 stop15h 15m

Rotorua

Thu 27/3

06:45-07:30

2 stops26h 45m

$847

SydneyRotorua

SYD - ROT

SYDROT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

08:10-09:00

2 stops22h 50m

Rotorua

Thu 27/3

06:45-07:25

2 stops26h 40m

$1,163

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Deals found on 20/2

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
460 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $666, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to Rotorua. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qantas Airways. Air New Zealand is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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Top airline flying from Sydney to Rotorua

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Sydney to Rotorua. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$592Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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