Rotorua to Wellington (ROT–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5231
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
9:35 AM
NZST
10:50 AM
NZST
1h 15m
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NZ5235
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:00 PM
NZST
7:15 PM
NZST
1h 15m
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NZ5238
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:45 AM
NZST
8:00 AM
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1h 15m
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Rotorua to Wellington
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 236 mi 1h 15m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

ROT–WLG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 236 miles in approximately 1h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ROT–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 12 DH3 1h15 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ROT to WLG direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ROT to WLG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Wellington from Rotorua

Nearby airports with service to Wellington International Airport.
Metric ROT→WLG TRG→WLG HLZ→WLG
Distance from ROT – 31 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 12 11 18
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 25m 1h 15m
Tauranga (TRG) to Wellington flights · Hamilton (HLZ) to Wellington flights · Gisborne (GIS) to Wellington flights
Airports within 200 miles of ROT with service to Wellington International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Rotorua, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
236 mi / 380 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Facts

ROT–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rotorua to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance236 mi / 380 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 5 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: ROT
Full nameRotorua Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOROT / NZRO
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation935 ft / 285 m
Destination: WLG
Full nameWellington International Airport
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ROT to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Rotorua Regional Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 236 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from ROT to WLG. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WLG to ROT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TRG, HLZ and GIS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ROT to WLG

Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ROT to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ROT to WLG ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 236 miles (380 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tauranga (TRG), Hamilton (HLZ) and Gisborne (GIS).