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

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EY4482
EY Etihad
DH3
8:15 AM
NZDT TD
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EY4483
EY Etihad
DH3
8:15 AM
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EY4484
EY Etihad
ATR
8:45 AM
NZDT TD
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EY4535
EY Etihad
DH3
12:00 PM
NZDT TD
12:45 PM
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EY4487
EY Etihad
DH3
6:20 PM
NZDT TT2
7:05 PM
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NZ5155
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:20 PM
NZDT TD
7:05 PM
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NZ5150
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:50 AM
NZDT
7:35 AM
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EY4532
EY Etihad
DH3
6:50 AM
NZDT
7:35 AM
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NZ5158
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
1:15 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
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EY Etihad
DH8
1:15 PM
NZDT
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EY Etihad
DH8
2:00 PM
NZDT
2:50 PM
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EY Etihad
ATR
4:30 PM
NZDT
5:20 PM
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EY Etihad
DH3
5:10 PM
NZDT
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Auckland to Rotorua
2 carriers, 25 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 113 mi 0h 45m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

AKL–ROT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand lead the route. The flight covers 113 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–ROT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 19 ATR, DH3 0h45 – – –
NZ Air New Zealand 6 DH3 0h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EY
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – EY, NZ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (19 flights/wk, 76%)
Star Alliance: NZ (6 flights/wk, 24%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to ROT direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to ROT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
CHC ~18h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

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.
Facts

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)2
Weekly flights25 out / 27 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: ROT
Full nameRotorua Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOROT / NZRO
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation935 ft / 285 m
FAQ

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.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from AKL to ROT. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through 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 Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well 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 25 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via CHC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.