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Flights from Dunedin to Rotorua

There are no direct flights from Dunedin to Rotorua. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 3h 38m door to door (47 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 38m
DUDROTCHC

Dunedin to Rotorua at a glance

Fastest journey3h 38mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Dunedin to Rotorua

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DUD Auckland (AKL) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue15:15 DUD16:45 AKL1h 30m connection18:15 AKL18:53 ROTAir New Zealand
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 38m
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DUD Christchurch (CHC) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue11:30 DUD12:20 CHC1h 40m connection14:00 CHC15:38 ROTAir New Zealand
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 08m
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DUD Wellington (WLG) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sat06:45 DUD07:45 WLG2h 30m connection10:15 WLG11:19 ROTAir New Zealand
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 34m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
982 km610 miles
Journey time
3h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRotorua vs Dunedin
Currency in Rotorua
NZD
Airports
DUD → ROT

Flights from Dunedin to Rotorua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dunedin to Rotorua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Dunedin to Rotorua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 982 km.
Where do you change planes between Dunedin and Rotorua?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dunedin and Rotorua?
Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD). Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT).

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