Auckland to Rotorua (AKL–ROT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 2d ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ5151+3
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:15 AM
NZST TD
9:00 AM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4483cs
EY Etihad
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8533cs
QF Qant
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4418cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4484
EY Etihad
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5155+3
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:20 PM
NZST TD
7:05 PM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4487cs
EY Etihad
AT7
6:20 PM
NZST TD
7:05 PM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4419cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
6:20 PM
NZST TD
7:05 PM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8515cs
QF Qant
AT7
6:50 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5150+3
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:50 AM
NZST
7:35 AM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4421cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
6:50 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4532cs
EY Etihad
AT7
6:50 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5158+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
1:15 PM
NZST
2:00 PM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4486cs
EY Etihad
DH8
2:00 PM
NZST
2:50 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4520+1
EY Etihad
AT7
4:30 PM
NZST
5:20 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4422+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
4:30 PM
NZST
5:20 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4508+1
EY Etihad
AT7
4:30 PM
NZST
5:20 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Rotorua
1 carrier, 44 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 44 Flights/wk 113 mi 0h 45m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

AKL–ROT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 113 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–ROT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, QF, SQ 12 AT7, DH3 0h45 Star Alliance EY, QF, SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EY, NZ, QF, SQ
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to ROT direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
44
Outbound / wk
42
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to ROT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
31
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rotorua is 0 hours the same as Auckland.
AKL: NZST · ROT: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 6:00 PM in Rotorua.
Distance & Flight Time
113 mi / 182 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m.

AKL–ROT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Rotorua route.
Route details
Distance113 mi / 182 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights44 out / 42 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: ROT
IATA / ICAOROT / NZRO
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation935 ft / 285 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to ROT flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Rotorua Regional Airport take approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 113 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 44 nonstop flights per week from AKL to ROT. The return direction has about 42 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NPE, WLG and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ROT to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to ROT

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AKL to ROT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to ROT ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 113 miles (182 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NPE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.