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Flights from Nelson to Rotorua

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Rotorua. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Auckland, about 2h 19m door to door (108 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 19m
NSNROTWLG

Nelson to Rotorua at a glance

Fastest journey2h 19mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Nelson 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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NSN Wellington (WLG) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon15:00 NSN15:29 WLG0h 46m connection16:15 WLG17:19 ROTAir New Zealand
42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 19m
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NSN Auckland (AKL) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon06:45 NSN08:00 AKL0h 45m connection08:45 AKL09:23 ROTAir New Zealand
46 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 38m
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NSN Christchurch (CHC) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue09:30 NSN10:18 CHC0h 57m connection11:15 CHC12:53 ROTAir New Zealand
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 23m
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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
431 km268 miles
Journey time
2h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRotorua vs Nelson
Currency in Rotorua
NZD
Airports
NSN → ROT

Flights from Nelson to Rotorua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Rotorua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. 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 Nelson to Rotorua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 431 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Rotorua?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG), Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nelson and Rotorua?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT).

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