How long is the flight from California to Rotorua?

For as low as $951, Air New Zealand can have you in Rotorua from California in 27h. There are 6497 mi between California and Rotorua. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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 Francisco - Rotorua or San Jose - 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?

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?

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Mon 12/227:05 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/245:10 pmROT - LAX

1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/2

$1,642

Mon 12/2210:50 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/245:10 pmROT - LAX

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,692

Mon 12/228:10 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/186:50 amROT - LAX

2 stops46h 01mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/1

$1,894

Thu 12/188:42 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops43h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/256:50 amROT - LAX

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$2,338

Thu 12/187:13 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops20h 32mAir New Zealand

Thu 12/255:10 pmROT - LAX

1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/1

$2,439

Mon 12/2210:50 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/182:05 pmROT - LAX

2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$2,502

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Tue 3/37:05 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop27h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 3/191:15 pmROT - LAX

1 stop19h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/1

$951

Thu 1/18:42 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops49h 23mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/261:15 pmROT - LAX

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,479

Thu 3/1210:40 amSFO - ROT

2 stops60h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/165:10 pmROT - SFO

2 stops59h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,780

Sun 3/17:05 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/185:10 pmROT - LAX

2 stops20h 23mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/1

$1,049

Mon 1/510:50 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/266:50 amROT - LAX

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,569

Thu 3/128:50 pmSFO - ROT

1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand

Mon 3/166:50 amROT - SFO

1 stop25h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/30

$1,924

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Mon 12/227:05 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop16h 55mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/245:10 pmROT - LAX

1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/2

$1,642

Mon 12/2210:50 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/245:10 pmROT - LAX

1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,692

Mon 12/228:10 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop25h 55mAir New Zealand

Wed 3/186:50 amROT - LAX

2 stops46h 01mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/1

$1,894

Thu 1/18:42 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops49h 23mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/261:15 pmROT - LAX

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,479

Thu 1/18:10 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop15h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 3/265:10 pmROT - LAX

1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/1

$1,855

Mon 1/510:50 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops37h 10mQantas Airways

Thu 3/266:50 amROT - LAX

2 stops26h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/1

$1,547

Mon 1/510:50 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/266:50 amROT - LAX

1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/1

$1,569

One-way flights from California to Rotorua
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Mon 3/27:05 pmLAX - ROT

1 stop27h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/2

$887

Sun 3/16:25 pmLAX - ROT

2 stops51h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/2

$1,121

Mon 3/212:25 pmLAX - ROT

3 stops57h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/2

$1,199

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LAX - ROT

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Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

7:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Rotorua

Thu 3/19

1:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$951

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LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

7:05 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 55m

Rotorua

Wed 3/18

5:10 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops20h 23m

$1,049

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

8:42 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops49h 23m

Rotorua

Thu 3/26

1:15 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,479

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

10:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops37h 10m

Rotorua

Thu 3/26

6:50 am-12:15 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,569

San FranciscoRotorua

SFO - ROT

SFOROT

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

10:40 am-7:05 pm

2 stops60h 25m

Rotorua

Mon 3/16

5:10 pm-8:50 am

2 stops59h 40m

$1,780

San FranciscoRotorua

SFO - ROT

SFOROT

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop16h 10m

Rotorua

Mon 3/16

6:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,924

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

8:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$887

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

7:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops32h 15m

$976

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

6:25 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops51h 40m

$1,121

Los AngelesRotorua

LAX - ROT

LAXROT

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

12:25 pm-7:05 pm

3 stops57h 40m

$1,199

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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.
How long is the flight from California to Rotorua?
For as low as $951, Air New Zealand can have you in Rotorua from California in 27h. There are 6497 mi between California and Rotorua. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from California to Rotorua?
Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Rotorua, San Francisco - Rotorua or San Jose - 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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