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Flights from Palmerston North to Rotorua

There are no direct flights from Palmerston North to Rotorua. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland, about 2h 38m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 38m
PMRROTAKL

Palmerston North to Rotorua at a glance

Fastest journey2h 38mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland

Best ways to fly from Palmerston North 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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PMR Auckland (AKL) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon16:30 PMR17:35 AKL0h 55m connection18:30 AKL19:08 ROTAir New Zealand
46 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 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
252 km156 miles
Journey time
2h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRotorua vs Palmerston North
Currency in Rotorua
NZD
Airports
PMR → ROT

Flights from Palmerston North to Rotorua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Palmerston North to Rotorua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Palmerston North to Rotorua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 252 km.
Where do you change planes between Palmerston North and Rotorua?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Palmerston North and Rotorua?
Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR). Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT).

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