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Flights from Invercargill to Rotorua

There are no direct flights from Invercargill to Rotorua. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Auckland, about 4h 23m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 23m
IVCROTCHC

Invercargill to Rotorua at a glance

Fastest journey4h 23mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Invercargill to Rotorua

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

1
IVC Christchurch (CHC) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue08:30 IVC09:38 CHC1h 37m connection11:15 CHC12:53 ROTAir New Zealand
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 23m
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IVC Auckland (AKL) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon12:30 IVC14:14 AKL4h 16m connection18:30 AKL19:08 ROTAir New Zealand
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 38m
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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
1,127 km700 miles
Journey time
4h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRotorua vs Invercargill
Currency in Rotorua
NZD
Airports
IVC → ROT

Flights from Invercargill to Rotorua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Invercargill to Rotorua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch and Auckland. 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 Invercargill to Rotorua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,127 km.
Where do you change planes between Invercargill and Rotorua?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Invercargill and Rotorua?
Invercargill: Invercargill Airport (IVC). Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT).

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