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Cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Rotorua

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of January. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration45 minutesFlights between Auckland and Rotorua take, on average, 45 minutes minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£37Cheapest price for a flight between Auckland and Rotorua found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAuckland AirportWhen flying from Auckland to Rotorua

Destination airportRotorua AirportFor the route from Auckland to Rotorua

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Auckland to Rotorua

Airlines flying this routeAir New ZealandAirline(s) with flights between Auckland to Rotorua

One-way average Price£88The average price for a flight Auckland - Rotorua at Opodo is £88, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Rotorua when departing from Auckland

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 2.38 NZD

1 NZD = 0.42 GBP

Last checked on Mon 02/11

Distance: 122 mi

Auckland airports

Auckland Airport (AKL)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Rotorua airports

Book your Auckland to Rotorua flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Auckland to Rotorua (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £37, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Auckland to Rotorua takes roughly 45 minutes, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Auckland–Rotorua route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Auckland Airport (AKL)

The weather in Rotorua

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Rotorua, temperatures average around 22ºC in the warmest months and roughly 4ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 23ºC
Lows: down to 4ºC
Hottest month: January
Coldest month: July
Driest month: January
Wettest month: August

Tips for cheaper flights from Auckland to Rotorua

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Auckland to Rotorua:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Rotorua. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Auckland to Rotorua

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Auckland to Rotorua?

When you fly from Auckland to Rotorua the average price is £88. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Rotorua at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Auckland to Rotorua is 37 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Auckland to Rotorua?

The most popular months to book a flight from Auckland to Rotorua are May, October and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Auckland to Rotorua?

The best time of the year to go to Rotorua when flying from Auckland depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Rotorua from Auckland in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Auckland - Rotorua.

How long does the flight take to go from Auckland to Rotorua?

The total flight time between Auckland and Rotorua is of around 45 minutes on average, considering an average distance of 121.94 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Rotorua compared to Auckland?

While in Auckland temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Rotorua can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 8º ºC in Rotorua, compared to the 11º ºC average in Auckland.

Which are the airlines with flights from Auckland to Rotorua?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Auckland to Rotorua are:

Air New Zealand.

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