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

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113 mi airlines 27/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 1h ago
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NZ5150
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:50 AM
NZDT
7:35 AM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4532
EY Etihad
DH3
6:50 AM
NZDT
7:35 AM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5158
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
1:15 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4486
EY Etihad
DH8
1:15 PM
NZDT
2:00 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4499
EY Etihad
DH8
2:00 PM
NZDT
2:50 PM
NZDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EY4520
EY Etihad
ATR
4:30 PM
NZDT
5:20 PM
NZDT
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
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EY4502
EY Etihad
DH3
5:10 PM
NZDT
5:55 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4482
EY Etihad
DH3
8:15 AM
NZDT TD
9:00 AM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4483
EY Etihad
DH3
8:15 AM
NZDT TD
9:00 AM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4484
EY Etihad
ATR
8:45 AM
NZDT TD
9:30 AM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4535
EY Etihad
DH3
12:00 PM
NZDT TD
12:45 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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EY4487
EY Etihad
DH3
6:20 PM
NZDT TT2
7:05 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5155
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:20 PM
NZDT TD
7:05 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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Rotorua to Auckland
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 113 mi 0h 45m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

ROT–AKL 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.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ROT–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 17 ATR, DH3, DH8 0h45-0h50
NZ Air New Zealand 10 AT7, DH3 0h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EY
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – EY, NZ
DH8 De Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8 – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (17 flights/wk, 63%)
Star Alliance: NZ (10 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ROT to AKL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
25
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ROT to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
18
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.

Other ways to reach Auckland from Rotorua

Nearby airports with service to Auckland International Airport.
Metric ROT→AKL TRG→AKL WHK→AKL
Distance from ROT 31 mi 35 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 27 6
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of ROT with service to Auckland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rotorua, it's 6:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
113 mi / 182 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m.

ROT–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rotorua to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance113 mi / 182 km
Flight time0h 45m to 0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 25 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: ROT
IATA / ICAOROT / NZRO
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation935 ft / 285 m
Destination: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ROT to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Rotorua Regional Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 0h 45m to 0h 50m. The route covers 113 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from ROT to AKL. The return direction has about 25 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AKL to ROT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRG, WHK and TUO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ROT to AKL

Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ROT to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ROT to AKL ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 0 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 113 miles (182 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via CHC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tauranga (TRG), (WHK) and Taupo (TUO).