In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rotorua ranges from 3.5 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. March is typically the driest time to visit Rotorua when rainfall is around 3.5 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rotorua, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 64.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the most popular routes from California to Rotorua?

Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Rotorua, San Jose - Rotorua or San Francisco - Rotorua when deciding on the best route from California to Rotorua.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to ROT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Rotorua as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua from California?

For a flight from California to Rotorua, you will be flying into Rotorua. Rotorua (ROT) is just 4.4 mi from the center of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from California to Rotorua that include hotel bookings?

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Wed 9/310:10 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 9/246:45 amROT - LAX

1 stop25h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/31

$1,458

Tue 10/2810:40 amSFO - ROT

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Sat 11/11:15 pmROT - SFO

2 stops63h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,928

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Sat 11/16:50 amROT - SFO

1 stop20h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/31

$1,978

Tue 8/1211:55 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops42h 50mSingapore Airlines

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2 stops31h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/31

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Wed 9/310:10 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 9/246:45 amROT - LAX

1 stop25h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/31

$1,458

Tue 10/2810:40 amSFO - ROT

2 stops54h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sat 11/11:15 pmROT - SFO

2 stops63h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,928

Tue 10/2810:45 pmSFO - ROT

1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 11/16:50 amROT - SFO

1 stop20h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/30

$1,979

Tue 8/1211:55 pmLAX - ROT

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2 stops31h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$3,526

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Tue 8/1211:55 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops38h 05mAir New Zealand

Wed 8/206:45 amROT - LAX

1 stop25h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 8/1

$1,768

Tue 8/1211:55 pmLAX - ROT

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Deal found 7/31

$3,526

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Wed 9/311:10 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops40h 55mQantas Airways

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$773

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$893

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Return

Price

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

10:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Rotorua

Wed 9/24

6:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,458

San FranciscoRotorua

SFO - ROT

SFOROT

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

10:40 am-12:45 pm

2 stops54h 05m

Rotorua

Sat 11/1

1:15 pm-8:50 am

2 stops63h 35m

$1,928

San FranciscoRotorua

SFO - ROT

SFOROT

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

10:45 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Rotorua

Sat 11/1

6:50 am-7:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,979

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

11:55 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Rotorua

Wed 8/20

6:45 am-7:05 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$3,526

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

11:10 pm-11:05 am

2 stops40h 55m

$773

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

10:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$893

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Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,338 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,338 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,338 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

501 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,338 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

887 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,338 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Rotorua from California?
For a flight from California to Rotorua, you will be flying into Rotorua. Rotorua (ROT) is just 4.4 mi from the center of the city.
What are the most popular routes from California to Rotorua?
Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Rotorua, San Jose - Rotorua or San Francisco - Rotorua when deciding on the best route from California to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Rotorua that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Rotorua flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Rotorua?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Rotorua?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Rotorua by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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