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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Rotorua by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Rotorua

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane SYD - ROT
    8h 42m
    $210–885

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Rotorua

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Rotorua (ROT)plane plane BNE - ROT
    8h 20m
    $217–937

  3. Fly Sydney International Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane SYD - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Rotoruabus bus
    10h 34m
    $374–907

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane BNE - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Rotoruabus bus
    10h 42m
    $351–809

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane OOL - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    8h 53m
    $431–1,652

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,323.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Australia and Rotorua, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Rotorua (ROT) 4 times a day.

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