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

ROT Airport Page →
113 mi airlines charter/private 42/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 17 flights Verified 13m ago
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SQ4421cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
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
AT7
6:50 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
0h 50m
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
EY4532cs
EY Etihad
AT7
6:50 AM
NZST
7:40 AM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5156+5
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
4:30 PM
NZST
5:20 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4520cs
EY Etihad
AT7
4:30 PM
NZST
5:20 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4508cs
EY Etihad
ATR
4:30 PM
NZST
5:20 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4422cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
4:30 PM
NZST
5:20 PM
NZST
0h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5151+4
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4483cs
EY Etihad
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5179cs
CA Air China
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4484
EY Etihad
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
56%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4418cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8533cs
QF Qant
AT7
8:45 AM
NZST TD
9:30 AM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EY4487cs
EY Etihad
AT7
6:20 PM
NZST TD
7:05 PM
NZST
0h 45m
56%
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
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4419cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
6:20 PM
NZST TD
7:05 PM
NZST
0h 45m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
WLG Wellington 3h 5m NZ BRCAEK Wellington (WLG) to Auckland flights
CHC Christchurch 4h 15m NZQF BRCAEK Christchurch (CHC) to Auckland flights
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Rotorua to Auckland
1 carrier, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 113 mi 0h 50m nonstop

ROT–AKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 113 miles in approximately 0h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ROT–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: EY, QF, SQ 12 AT7 0h50 Star Alliance EY, QF, SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – EY, NZ, QF, SQ
ATR Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-600 – EY
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, ROT to AKL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
44
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ROT to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~4h
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.

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 1 4 1
Weekly flights 42 100 6
Flight time 0h 50m 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: NZST · AKL: NZST

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 50m gate to gate.

ROT–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rotorua to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance113 mi / 182 km
Flight time0h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 44 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 113 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ROT to AKL: Air New Zealand.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Wellington and Christchurch.
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 Air New Zealand. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ROT to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ROT to AKL is about 0 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 113 miles (182 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 86 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wellington and Christchurch. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tauranga (TRG), (WHK) and Taupo (TUO).