How often are flights from Auckland to Rotorua delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and Rotorua have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 71 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Rotorua flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Rotorua flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How popular is this Auckland to Rotorua flight route?

Flights from Auckland Intl to Rotorua have been viewed 57 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Rotorua?

Air New Zealand can get you from Auckland to Rotorua in just under 45m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 182 km between Auckland and Rotorua. Most flights are nonstop.

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

Our cheapest airline available from Auckland to Rotorua is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $193 on this airline. Air New Zealand is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Rotorua

The most flights from AKL to ROT are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Rotorua ranges from 90.0 - 130.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Rotorua when rainfall is around 90.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Rotorua, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Rotorua?

On average you can expect to pay $369 for a flight from Auckland to Rotorua. The cheapest flight overall is $211 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Rotorua) is currently priced at $290.

What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Rotorua?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Rotorua on time: Air China (97%), Etihad Airways (95%), Qantas Airways (93%).

What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Rotorua?

Rotorua is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Rotorua from Auckland Intl. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Rotorua from 1 airline. 0h 45m is how long a flight from Auckland to Rotorua will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rotorua (average of $232). Flying from Auckland to Rotorua in April is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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 AKL to ROT?

When flying from Auckland to Rotorua, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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The chicken dish was okay but kind of weird unlike the chicken penne on my trip home which was delicious.

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What airports do I use to fly from Auckland to Rotorua?
Rotorua is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Rotorua from Auckland Intl. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Rotorua (ROT) should be relatively easy as there are 6 daily flights to Rotorua from 1 airline. 0h 45m is how long a flight from Auckland to Rotorua will take if you book a nonstop flight.
How popular is this Auckland to Rotorua flight route?
Flights from Auckland Intl to Rotorua have been viewed 57 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Auckland to Rotorua?
Air New Zealand can get you from Auckland to Rotorua in just under 45m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. There are 182 km between Auckland and Rotorua. Most flights are nonstop.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Rotorua round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Auckland to Rotorua is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $193 on this airline. Air New Zealand is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Rotorua?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Auckland to Rotorua on time: Air China (97%), Etihad Airways (95%), Qantas Airways (93%).
What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Rotorua?
On average you can expect to pay $369 for a flight from Auckland to Rotorua. The cheapest flight overall is $211 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - Rotorua) is currently priced at $290.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Rotorua that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Rotorua flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Rotorua?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Rotorua.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Rotorua?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Rotorua 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 Auckland to Rotorua?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Rotorua (average of $232). Flying from Auckland to Rotorua in April is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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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When flying from Auckland to Rotorua, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Rotorua

The most flights from AKL to ROT are scheduled on a Tuesday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How often are flights from Auckland to Rotorua delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and Rotorua have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 71 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Rotorua flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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