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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
54%Trains in Rotorua are 54% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.50
Rotorua$2.54
MealMid-priced restaurant
27%A meal in Rotorua is 27% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.
Melbourne$25.00
Rotorua$18.15
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
51%A taxi fare in Rotorua is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.50
Rotorua$2.72
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
22%Coffee in Rotorua is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne.
Melbourne$5.40
Rotorua$4.23
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 1.11 NZD
1 NZD = 0.91 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 20/03
Distance: 2731 kms
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms
Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms
Rotorua airports

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When do you want to depart from Melbourne? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Rotorua. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Melbourne to Rotorua and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Rotorua

How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Rotorua?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Rotorua is of around 04:20 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,813 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Rotorua at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Rotorua is $462. 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.
Is Rotorua expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Rotorua costs an average of 2.72 AUD, 51% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 5.50 AUD,

while train tickets costs 54% less in Rotorua: 2.54 AUD against 5.50 AUD in Melbourne.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 18.15 AUD in Rotorua, 27% less than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne.

The price of the coffee is around 22% cheaper in Rotorua, with an average of 4.23 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.40 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Rotorua?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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