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Flights from Timaru to Rotorua

There are no direct flights from Timaru to Rotorua. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 4h 34m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 34m
TIUROTWLG

Timaru to Rotorua at a glance

Fastest journey4h 34mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington

Best ways to fly from Timaru 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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TIU Wellington (WLG) ROT
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sat06:45 TIU07:52 WLG2h 23m connection10:15 WLG11:19 ROTAir New Zealand
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 34m
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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
804 km499 miles
Journey time
4h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneRotorua vs Timaru
Currency in Rotorua
NZD
Airports
TIU → ROT

Flights from Timaru to Rotorua: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Timaru to Rotorua?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington. 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 Timaru to Rotorua?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 804 km.
Where do you change planes between Timaru and Rotorua?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Timaru and Rotorua?
Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU). Rotorua: Rotorua Regional Airport (ROT).

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