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Flights from Rotorua to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Rotorua to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Auckland, about 2h 37m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 37m
ROTNSNWLG

Rotorua to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 37mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Rotorua to Nelson

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 Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon18:00 ROT19:09 WLG0h 51m connection20:00 WLG20:37 NSNAir New Zealand
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 37m
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ROT Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon16:30 ROT17:08 AKL1h 07m connection18:15 AKL19:38 NSNAir New Zealand
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 08m
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ROT Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon13:30 ROT15:17 CHC0h 58m connection16:15 CHC17:03 NSNAir New Zealand
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 33m
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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 37mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Rotorua
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
ROT → NSN

Flights from Rotorua to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotorua to Nelson?
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 Rotorua to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 431 km.
Where do you change planes between Rotorua and Nelson?
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 Rotorua and Nelson?
Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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