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Flights from Rotorua to Melbourne – Airlines & connecting routes

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ROT to MEL flights and routes map ROT to MEL – All flight route options from Rotorua, New Zealand to Melbourne International, Australia. These flights are operated by Air New Zealand & Qantas through 3 different flight connections. The shortest flight time is 6 hours and 10 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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New Zealand ROT Rotorua Rotorua, New Zealand
Australia MEL Melbourne , VI, Australia
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Rotorua
New ZealandRotorua, New Zealand
Melbourne
AustraliaMelbourne, VI, Australia
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Auckland AKL
1 stop with Air New Zealand. 1-2 flights per day.

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6h 25m

Via Auckland AKL
1 stop with Air New Zealand.
6h 25m
1-2 flights per day.
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Via Christchurch CHC
1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.

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7h 50m

Via Christchurch CHC
1 stop with Air New Zealand.
7h 50m
0-1 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Auckland AKL With Air New Zealand & China Eastern Airlines 1-2 flights per day.
Begins in 2/10
CODESHARE

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6h 10m

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Via Auckland AKL
6h 10m
With Air New Zealand & China Eastern Airlines 1-2 flights per day.
Begins in 2/10
CODESHARE
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Via Christchurch CHC 1 stop with Qantas. 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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8h 00m

Via Christchurch CHC
8h 00m
1 stop with Qantas. 0-1 flights per day.
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Via Wellington WLG With Air New Zealand & China Eastern Airlines
CODESHARE

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9h 05m

Via Wellington WLG
9h 05m
With Air New Zealand & China Eastern Airlines
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Rotorua to Melbourne flights

With over 92 flights every week and 3 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Melbourne from Rotorua you will be doing a stopover in Auckland, Christchurch or any other of the 3 alternatives with flight connections.

Are there any non-stop flights from ROT to MEL?

There are no direct or non-stop flights from Rotorua, ROT to Melbourne International, MEL.

Rotorua to Melbourne with Air New Zealand

If you choose to fly with Air New Zealand from Rotorua to Melbourne you can make a transit either via Auckland or via Christchurch. The route via Auckland is 1 hour and 25 minutes faster. Air New Zealand is a Star Alliance member.

Distance & flight times: Rotorua to Melbourne International

The shortest flight time between ROT and MEL is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
AKL Auckland6h 10m1h 15m1760 miles (2832 km)
CHC Christchurch7h 50m1h 40m1931 miles (3107 km)
WLG Wellington9h 5m4h 50m1854 miles (2983 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.ROT-MEL flight routesRotorua to Melbourne flight routes illustrated on a map.
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From Rotorua to Australia

Below is a list of other destinations to Australia from Rotorua with either direct flights or 1 stop connections.

From New Zealand to Melbourne

Below is a list of other cities in New Zealand with flights to Melbourne with either non-stop or connecting flights.

The fastest way to fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Melbourne (MEL) is via Auckland and it will take about 6 hours and 10 minutes. The second fastest route is via Christchurch and will take 7 hours and 50 minutes.

You can fly with Air New Zealand or China Eastern Airlines from Rotorua to Melbourne.

The flight time between Rotorua (ROT) and Melbourne International (MEL) via Auckland International Airport, AKL is 6 hours and 10 minutes.

No. But you can still purchase a 1 stop flight via Auckland, Christchurch or any other route to Melbourne (MEL).

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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