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Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Rotorua and Wellington.

Flights from Rotorua to Wellington usually depart from Rotorua (ROT) and arrive at Wellington (WLG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Rotorua to Wellington.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $191 round-trip, compared to $411 via a layover through Auckland Intl (AKL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$79 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include ATR 72-201 / 202 variants.

Most connecting flights from Rotorua to Wellington pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Rotorua to Wellington route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $137 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $291, a difference of $154. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Rotorua to Wellington route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 22 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Rotorua to Wellington flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Wellington are New Zealand Cricket Museum, Victoria University of Wellington and New Zealand Film Archive. These are among the most viewed places in Wellington on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Rotorua to Wellington:

• Earliest: departs at 8:30 am and lands at 9:45 am
• Latest: departs at 6:05 pm and lands at 7:20 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

A nonstop flight from Rotorua to Wellington takes 1h 15m, covering 236 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Rotorua to Wellington flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Wellington Airport (WLG) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Mode
· EZI
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Rotorua to Wellington range from $148 to $280, with an average of $196 over the past 12 months. Anything below $148 counts as a good deal.