$162 Find Cheap Flights from Rotorua to Wellington – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rotorua to Wellington:

• Earliest: departs at 08:30 and lands at 09:45
• Latest: departs at 18:05 and lands at 19:20.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Rotorua to Wellington.

A direct flight from Rotorua to Wellington takes 1h 15m, covering 612 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Rotorua to Wellington range from $265 to $498, with an average of $349 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $340 return, compared with $731 via a stopover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Rotorua to Wellington flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$178 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rotorua to Wellington flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $265 to $1,840. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Rotorua to Wellington are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $215.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Mode
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Rotorua to Wellington usually depart from Rotorua (ROT) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rotorua to Wellington route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 23m.

Most connecting flights from Rotorua to Wellington pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Rotorua to Wellington. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $244 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $518, a difference of $274.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Rotorua and Wellington.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are Waitangi Park, St James Theatre, and Basin Reserve Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.