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Flights from Rotorua to Palmerston North

There are no direct flights from Rotorua to Palmerston North. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland, about 2h 37m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 37m
ROTPMRAKL

Rotorua to Palmerston North at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Rotorua to Palmerston North

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 Auckland (AKL) PMR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon07:00 ROT07:38 AKL0h 52m connection08:30 AKL09:37 PMRAir New Zealand
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 37m
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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 37mon current schedules
Time difference
NonePalmerston North vs Rotorua
Currency in Palmerston North
NZD
Airports
ROT → PMR

Flights from Rotorua to Palmerston North: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Rotorua to Palmerston North?
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 Rotorua to Palmerston North?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 252 km.
Where do you change planes between Rotorua and Palmerston North?
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 Rotorua and Palmerston North?
Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT). Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR).

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