Cheap flights from Rotorua to Wellington from $157

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ROT — WLG
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Rotorua to Wellington are usually found in July or April, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Rotorua to Wellington

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$213

One-way from

$157

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$330

Good round-trip deal

$244 or less

Good one-way deal

$110 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 18/10-20/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 30m total
  • Rotorua to Wellington
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/10
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 15m total
  • Rotorua to Wellington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Rotorua to Wellington.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Rotorua to Wellington.

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Cheapest flights from Rotorua to Wellington
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Rotorua to Wellington. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Sat 18/1012:45ROT - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 20/1011:00WLG - ROT
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$213
Sun 12/1009:30ROT - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1015:30WLG - ROT
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$269
Thu 11/909:30ROT - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/911:00WLG - ROT
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/8$484
Fri 12/917:15ROT - WLG
1 stop4h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/913:45WLG - ROT
1 stop5h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/8$543

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Fly from

Rotorua

Fly to

Wellington

Route

Departure

Return

Price

RotoruaWellington

ROT - WLG

ROTWLG

Rotorua

Sat 18/10

12:45-14:00

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Mon 20/10

11:00-12:15

Nonstop1h 15m

$213

RotoruaWellington

ROT - WLG

ROTWLG

Rotorua

Sun 12/10

09:30-10:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Sun 19/10

15:30-16:45

Nonstop1h 15m

$269

RotoruaWellington

ROT - WLG

ROTWLG

Rotorua

Thu 11/9

09:30-10:45

Nonstop1h 15m

Wellington

Mon 15/9

11:00-12:15

Nonstop1h 15m

$484

RotoruaWellington

ROT - WLG

ROTWLG

Rotorua

Fri 12/9

17:15-21:50

1 stop4h 35m

Wellington

Tue 16/9

13:45-19:05

1 stop5h 20m

$543

RotoruaWellington

ROT - WLG

ROTWLG

Rotorua

Thu 23/10

09:30-10:45

Nonstop1h 15m

$157

RotoruaWellington

ROT - WLG

ROTWLG

Rotorua

Wed 5/11

06:50-11:20

1 stop4h 30m

$199

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Deals found on 27/8

Best time to book a flight from Rotorua to Wellington

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Rotorua to Wellington?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Rotorua to Wellington. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Rotorua to Wellington. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Wellington?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Wellington (average of $89). Flying from Rotorua to Wellington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $126). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ROT to WLG?

Find hourly flight availability from Rotorua to Wellington. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Rotorua to Wellington in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Wellington

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Wellington. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Wellington. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Rotorua to Wellington. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Rotorua to Wellington?

    If you wish to fly to Wellington from Rotorua, then you need to book flights from Rotorua to Wellington. There are 3 flights from Rotorua (ROT) to Wellington (WLG) per day to choose from. Flights to Wellington from Rotorua are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 15m is how long a nonstop flight from Rotorua to Wellington typically takes.

  • How popular is this Rotorua to Wellington flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Rotorua to Wellington?

    Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Rotorua to Wellington in about 1h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Rotorua and Wellington is about 380 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Rotorua to Wellington round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Rotorua to Wellington is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $191 on this airline. Air New Zealand is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rotorua to Wellington?

    On average you can expect to pay $267 for a flight from Rotorua to Wellington. The cheapest flight overall is $92 while the most popular route, (Rotorua - Wellington) is currently priced at $213.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Rotorua to Wellington that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Rotorua to Wellington flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Rotorua to Wellington?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Rotorua to Wellington.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Rotorua to Wellington?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Rotorua to Wellington by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Rotorua to Wellington?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Rotorua to Wellington (average of $89). Flying from Rotorua to Wellington in November is currently the most expensive (average of $126). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$191Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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