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Scan through all non-stop flights from Auckland to Rotorua. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from AKL to ROT, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Rotorua is an oceanic/maritime destination, known for its mild summer temperatures, which are usually between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F). The winters here are refreshingly cool, without the harshness of freezing temperatures. Visitors can enjoy the green surroundings and plenty of outdoor adventures in the nearby areas, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy temperate weather.
The best time to visit Rotorua is during the summer months, spanning from November to February. During this period, visitors can expect pleasant to warm temperatures, while rainfall tends to occur more frequently in the autumn and winter months, from March to August.

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Auckland AKL to Rotorua ROT, which is Air New Zealand. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their AKL ROT flight schedule.
Flights from AKL to ROT are operated 12 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 08:45 - 18:20. The earliest flight departs at 08:45, the last flight departs at 18:20. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.
The fastest direct flight from Auckland to Rotorua takes 45 minutes. The flight distance between Auckland and Rotorua is 112 miles (or 180 km).
There is 1 airport in Rotorua: Rotorua Airport (ROT).
There are 12 flights per week flying from Auckland to Rotorua (as of April 2026).
45 minutes is the average flight time from Auckland to Rotorua.
The distance from Auckland to Rotorua is 112 miles (180 kilometers).
Air New Zealand is the only airline flying nonstop from Auckland to Rotorua.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Auckland to Rotorua.
You can fly non-stop in Economy only.
Aircraft types that fly from Auckland to Rotorua:
The earliest flight departs at 08:45 from Auckland and arrives at 09:30 at Rotorua.
The latest flight departs at 18:20 from Auckland and arrives at 19:05 at Rotorua.
112 miles (180 km) · 45m
08:45
09:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5151
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
08:45
09:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5151
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
08:45
09:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5151
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
08:45
09:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5151
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
08:45
09:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5151
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
08:45
09:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5151
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
12:45
13:30
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5157
Air New Zealand
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q
Y
W
J
F
18:20
19:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5155
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
18:20
19:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5155
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
18:20
19:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5155
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
18:20
19:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5155
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
18:20
19:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5155
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
18:20
19:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5155
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
18:20
19:05
Air New Zealand
Star Alliance
NZ 5155
Air New Zealand
Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72
Y
W
J
F
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