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Flights from Rotorua to Dunedin

There are no direct flights from Rotorua to Dunedin. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Wellington, about 3h 48m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 48m
ROTDUDCHC

Rotorua to Dunedin at a glance

Fastest journey3h 48mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Wellington

Best ways to fly from Rotorua to Dunedin

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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ROT Christchurch (CHC) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon10:00 ROT11:47 CHC0h 58m connection12:45 CHC13:48 DUDAir New Zealand
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 48m
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ROT Wellington (WLG) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sun12:00 ROT13:09 WLG1h 51m connection15:00 WLG16:16 DUDAir New Zealand
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 16m
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ROT Auckland (AKL) DUD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Tue07:00 ROT07:38 AKL4h 52m connection12:30 AKL14:14 DUDAir New Zealand
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 14m
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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 48mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDunedin vs Rotorua
Currency in Dunedin
NZD
Airports
ROT → DUD

Flights from Rotorua to Dunedin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotorua to Dunedin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch, Wellington 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 Rotorua to Dunedin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 982 km.
Where do you change planes between Rotorua and Dunedin?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC), Wellington (WLG) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rotorua and Dunedin?
Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT). Dunedin: Dunedin International Airport (DUD).

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