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

• Earliest: departs at 07:35 and lands at 08:50
• Latest: departs at 16:20 and lands at 17:35.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

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

A direct flight from Wellington to Rotorua 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 Wellington to Rotorua range from $271 to $477, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $271 counts as a good deal.

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$175 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 Wellington to Rotorua flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Wellington to Rotorua are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $457, which is 145% above the typical average for this route.

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

• Europcar
• EZI
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

Morning 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 Wellington to Rotorua route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 18m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Wellington to Rotorua. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $261 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $468, a difference of $207.

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 Wellington and Rotorua.

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.