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July 20 - July 28
ROT - Queenstown
$215
$229
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July 21 - July 28
ROT - Queenstown
$218
$245
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July 15 - July 28
ROT - Queenstown
$208
$245
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July 27 - July 29
ROT - Queenstown
$222
$245
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July 21 - July 22
ROT - Queenstown
$222
$245
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July 25 - July 29
ROT - Queenstown
$223
$245
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July 25 - July 28
ROT - Queenstown
$224
$245
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July 15 - July 22
ROT - Queenstown
$224
$246
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July 29 - August 12
ROT - Queenstown
$203
$247
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August 25 - September 9
ROT - Queenstown
$230
$247
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Insights for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown
How much is a round trip from Rotorua to Queenstown
Regular price: $164 - $424
Prices for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between 164 USD and 424 USD. The current lowest deal is 229 USD with Air New Zealand, for travel from Jul 20-Jul 28.
now $229
Low $164
High $424
The cheapest time to fly from Rotorua to Queenstown
Flights from Rotorua to Queenstown are cheapest in September, with a median price of $135. The most expensive month to fly is July, with a median price of $310. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
September
Flights from $135
July
Flights from $310
Direct flights from Rotorua to Queenstown
Air New Zealand
Jetstar
Last-minute flights going from Rotorua to Queenstown
Mon, Jun 29
ROT - Queenstown
Rotorua (ROT) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand
$247
$312
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
ROT - Queenstown
Rotorua (ROT) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$208
$245
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
ROT - Queenstown
Rotorua (ROT) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$224
$246
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
ROT - Queenstown
Rotorua (ROT) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$205
$248
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
ROT - Queenstown
Rotorua (ROT) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand, Jetstar
$205
$248
One-way
Sat, Jul 18
ROT - Queenstown
Rotorua (ROT) - Queenstown (ZQN)
Air New Zealand
$230
$266
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown
Sep 7 - Sep 9
$293 → $248
15%
Sep 1 - Sep 3
$290 → $248
14%
Sep 2 - Sep 3
$290 → $248
14%
Sep 1 - Sep 2
$290 → $248
14%
Popular Airports to fly from Rotorua to Queenstown
Rotorua - Queenstown route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Rotorua to Queenstown are above the typical level at $229.
📅 Best time to fly
September is historically cheapest at $135
Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Rotorua to Queenstown, with a median price of $135.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights take 6h 50m
The typical flight duration with one stop from Rotorua to Queenstown is 6h 50m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.
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Air New Zealand offers connecting flights
Air New Zealand has historically offered connecting flights for this route.
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Deals appear frequently
Deals for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown appear frequently, about 0.77 times per day.
Rotorua main airports to depart from
Rotorua Regional (ROT)
Rotorua Regional Airport offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown.
📍 ~8 km from Rotorua (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$229
Queenstown main airports to arrive at
Queenstown (ZQN)
Queenstown Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Rotorua to Queenstown.
📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$229
Airports nearby Queenstown used as alternative
Dunedin (DUD)
Dunedin Airport offers consistent domestic connections and often serves as a primary diversion point for Queenstown.
📍 ~170 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$252
Invercargill (IVC)
Invercargill Airport provides a similar driving distance to Dunedin and reliable regional service for domestic connections.
📍 ~135 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$304
Christchurch International (CHC)
Christchurch International Airport is a major international hub with the most extensive route network in the South Island.
📍 ~350 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$145
Timaru (TIU)
Timaru Airport is geographically closer than Christchurch and an alternative for travelers heading towards the Canterbury region.
📍 ~200 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$288
Hokitika (HKK)
Hokitika Airport is an alternative for those traveling via the West Coast.
📍 ~270 km from Queenstown (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$281
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From ROT
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Sep 08
Queenstown, New Zealand
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$2,722
From ROT
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Oct 06
Queenstown, New Zealand
32% AI deal score
$2,750