The best price found on momondo to Rotorua was $38/pp from Auckland, which is 96% cheaper than the average flight price to Rotorua. To find the cheapest price to Rotorua from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
Flying to Rotorua from United States at noon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $177 when looking at flights departing at noon. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $997. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.
When planning your flight to Rotorua, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of May, June, or August could carry a higher chance of rain, as Rotorua sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Rotorua even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. Te Puia New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute is a great museum to visit near Rotorua and is especially great when the weather outside is less than desirable.
Those flying to Rotorua could potentially find better pricing at Tauranga Airport (32 mi from Rotorua city center), Whakatane Airport (39 mi from Rotorua city center), Taupo Airport (42 mi from Rotorua city center), Hamilton Airport (53 mi from Rotorua city center) or Napier Hawkes Bay Airport (98 mi from Rotorua city center) depending on the month and departure airport.
Whakatane Airport has an average price of $160 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Rotorua. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.
Currently, New Zealand travel restrictions include travel to Rotorua. Entry restrictions
New Zealand has restricted entry to all travelers with the exception of nationals of New Zealand (including Cook Islands, Niue, and Tokelau), residents and their family members, nationals of Australia ordinarily resident in New Zealand, Samoan and Tongan citizens making essential travel, travelers entering as essential health workers, other essential workers, New Zealand-based partners and dependent children (aged 19 years and under) of a work or student visa holder who is in New Zealand and humanitarian flights. Essential workers who are specifically agreed to by the New Zealand Government (see here for specific details).
Entry requirementsFrom January 15, all travelers arriving from the UK and US will be also be required to have a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued within 72 hours prior to departure.
Quarantine requirementsTravelers are subject to medical screening and quarantine for 14 days.
Transiting rulesTravelers are not allowed to transit with the exception of nationals and residents of New Zealand and nationals of Australia, travelers with a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) or transit visa issued by New Zealand. Transit is only allowed at Auckland (AKL) for maximum 24 hours. From June 19, transit will be open to all Cook Islanders and Cook Islands Permit Holders who have been present in New Zealand for at least 30 days and whose main purpose of travel is to return home, or to take up or resume employment.
All other infoAirline crew must use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Effective on November 3, travelers must have a voucher confirming their allocation to a place in managed isolation.
If you are planning to travel to Rotorua at this time, it is recommended that you stay up to date on current restrictions and follow proper safety measures while in public.