Travelling from Perth Airport (PER) to Rotorua International Airport (ROT): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PER to ROT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Opt for a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport. Auckland Airport is a popular stopover on the PER to ROT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Perth Airport (PER) to Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
$488 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $949. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PER to ROT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport.
Handy information about Perth Airport (PER)
73.04% of flights that depart Perth Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Perth Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Perth. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to PER:
Arriving at Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
If you're arriving on a late Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near ROT:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Rotorua International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Europcar or Ezi and experience the lesser-explored corners of Rotorua and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rotorua International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to central Rotorua
Rotorua International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from the centre of Rotorua. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Rotorua International Airport (ROT)
March is the busiest month for flights from Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Rotorua in April.
Book your flight from Perth Airport to Rotorua International Airport for January if you want to visit Rotorua during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PER to ROT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've visited Rotorua, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey around 193 kilometres north-west to Auckland to check off its leading attractions. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in New Zealand, consider Wellington, roughly 370 kilometres south of Rotorua. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are key highlights.
