Flights from Sydney to Rotorua – Airlines & connecting routes
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SYD to ROT – All flight route options from Kingsford Smith International Airport, Australia to Rotorua, New Zealand. These flights are operated by 5 different airlines through 2 different connections. The shortest flight time is 5 hours and 20 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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Sydney to Rotorua flights
With over 183 flights every week and 2 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Rotorua from Sydney you will be doing a stopover in either Auckland (AKL) or Wellington (WLG).
Are there any non-stop flights from SYD to ROT?
There are no direct or non-stop flights from Kingsford Smith International Airport, SYD to Rotorua, ROT.
Sydney to Rotorua with Air New Zealand
If you choose to fly with Air New Zealand from Sydney to Rotorua you can make a transit either via Wellington or via Auckland. The route via Wellington is 40 minutes faster. Air New Zealand is a Star Alliance member.
Distance & flight times: Sydney Airport to Rotorua
The shortest flight time between SYD and ROT is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
Via | Total flight time | Layover time | Distance |
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AKL Auckland | 5h 25m | 1h 30m | 1462 miles (2352 km) |
WLG Wellington | 7h 45m | 3h 20m | 1628 miles (2619 km) |


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From Sydney to New Zealand
Below is a list of other destinations to New Zealand from Kingsford Smith International Airport with either direct flights or 1 stop connections.
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AKL Auckland Direct
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CHC Christchurch Direct
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WLG Wellington Direct
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ZQN Queenstown Direct
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BHE Blenheim
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DUD Dunedin
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HLZ Hamilton Direct
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NSN Nelson
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TRG Tauranga
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NPE Napier
From Australia to Rotorua
Below is a list of other cities in Australia with flights to Rotorua with either non-stop or connecting flights.