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July 29 - August 3
SYD - Rotorua
$551
$507
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July 29 - August 9
SYD - Rotorua
$530
$507
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July 29 - August 4
SYD - Rotorua
$544
$507
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July 29 - August 2
SYD - Rotorua
$558
$507
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July 19 - August 4
SYD - Rotorua
$518
$507
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July 26 - July 28
SYD - Rotorua
$548
$507
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July 26 - August 4
SYD - Rotorua
$530
$507
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July 29 - August 18
SYD - Rotorua
$531
$508
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July 29 - August 16
SYD - Rotorua
$533
$508
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July 29 - August 12
SYD - Rotorua
$523
$508
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Insights for flights from Sydney to Rotorua
How much is a round trip from Sydney to Rotorua
Regular price: $457 - $1,109
Prices for flights from Sydney to Rotorua are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Rotorua is between $457 and $1109. The current lowest deal is $507 with Jetstar, for travel from Jul 29-Aug 3.
now $507
Low $457
High $1,109
The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Rotorua
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Rotorua is May, with a median price of $280. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $808. Prices are generally lower from February to November.
May
Flights from $280
December
Flights from $808
Direct flights from Sydney to Rotorua
Air New Zealand
Jetstar
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Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Rotorua
Fri, Jun 19
SYD - Rotorua
Sydney (SYD) - Rotorua (ROT)
QantasLink
$671
$928
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
SYD - Rotorua
Sydney (SYD) - Rotorua (ROT)
QantasLink
$671
$1,232
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
SYD - Rotorua
Sydney (SYD) - Rotorua (ROT)
Jetstar, Air New Zealand
$605
$517
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
SYD - Rotorua
Sydney (SYD) - Rotorua (ROT)
QantasLink
$560
$793
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
SYD - Rotorua
Sydney (SYD) - Rotorua (ROT)
QantasLink
$538
$716
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
SYD - Rotorua
Sydney (SYD) - Rotorua (ROT)
QantasLink
$540
$1,128
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Rotorua
Dec 17 - Dec 22
$838 → $698
17%
Dec 1 - Dec 6
$853 → $742
13%
Aug 19 - Aug 23
$610 → $519
15%
Jun 23 - Jul 21
$605 → $517
15%
Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Rotorua
Sydney - Rotorua route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares near the typical level
Recent fares from Sydney to Rotorua are near the typical level of $367.
📅 Best time to fly
May is historically cheapest at $280
Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $280.
⏱️ Flight duration
Connecting flights average 10h 0m
Flights from Sydney to Rotorua typically involve connections, averaging 10h 0m in duration.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are common
This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.
🏆 Airline highlight
Jetstar offers deals on this route
Jetstar has offered deals on connecting flights from Sydney to Rotorua.
🎯 Booking tip
Good prices are available nearly half the time
Historically, 48% of deals for this route are considered a good price.
Sydney main airports to depart from
Sydney (SYD)
Sydney Airport is a good option for flights to Rotorua, offering competitive prices.
📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$507
Rotorua main airports to arrive at
Rotorua Regional (ROT)
Rotorua Regional Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights from Sydney to Rotorua.
📍 ~10 km from Rotorua (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$507
Airports nearby Rotorua used as alternative
Tauranga (TRG)
Tauranga Airport is a useful alternative with a similar flight network and reliable domestic connections to major NZ hubs.
📍 ~50 km from Rotorua (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$510
Hamilton (HLZ)
Hamilton Airport is a larger regional hub offering higher flight frequency and better availability for business-timed flights.
📍 ~70 km from Rotorua (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$224
Taupo (TUO)
Taupo Airport is a useful alternative for flights to Auckland or Wellington, located under an hour's drive.
📍 ~60 km from Rotorua (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$505
Auckland (AKL)
Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway, offering direct routes and lower fares not available regionally.
📍 ~200 km from Rotorua (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$331
Whakatane (WHK)
Whakatane Airport is a geographically close alternative for very specific regional connections, though with limited options.
📍 ~55 km from Rotorua (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$468
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From SYD
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Oct 28
Rotorua, New Zealand
83% AI deal score
$2,092
$1,175
Save $917
From SYD
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Sep 07
Rotorua, New Zealand
72% AI deal score
$2,089
$1,524
Save $565
From SYD
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Jul 08
Rotorua, New Zealand
66% AI deal score
$2,220
$2,185
Save $35
From SYD
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Jul 11
Rotorua, New Zealand
50% AI deal score
$2,260