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Flights from Rotorua to Nelson

Find the cheapest flight options from Rotorua to Nelson over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from NZD 243 and round-trip tickets from NZD 454.

      • ROT 18:00
        2h 45m
        1 stop
        NSN 20:45
        Rotorua - Nelson | Sat, Jul 4 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 09:40
        7h 50m
        1 stop
        ROT 17:30
        Nelson - Rotorua | Fri, Jul 10 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 454 NZD 782
        42% off
        42% off
        NZD 782 NZD 454
      • ROT 18:00
        2h 45m
        1 stop
        NSN 20:45
        Rotorua - Nelson | Wed, Jul 8 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 12:10
        3h 45m
        1 stop
        ROT 15:55
        Nelson - Rotorua | Thu, Jul 9 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 458 NZD 782
        41% off
        41% off
        NZD 782 NZD 458
      • ROT 10:05
        4h
        1 stop
        NSN 14:05
        Rotorua - Nelson | Wed, Jul 1 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 09:30
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        ROT 15:55
        Nelson - Rotorua | Tue, Jul 7 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 516 NZD 782
        34% off
        34% off
        NZD 782 NZD 516
      • ROT 06:50
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        NSN 11:20
        Rotorua - Nelson | Tue, Jun 23 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 11:55
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        ROT 19:05
        Nelson - Rotorua | Wed, Jun 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 607
        22% off
        NZD 782 NZD 607
      • ROT 06:50
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        NSN 13:55
        Rotorua - Nelson | Tue, Jul 7 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 06:30
        12h 35m
        1 stop
        ROT 19:05
        Nelson - Rotorua | Mon, Jul 13 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 648
        17% off
        NZD 782 NZD 648
      • ROT 08:30
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        NSN 20:45
        Rotorua - Nelson | Sat, Jul 25 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 06:15
        11h 15m
        1 stop
        ROT 17:30
        Nelson - Rotorua | Sat, Aug 1 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 649
        17% off
        NZD 782 NZD 649
      • ROT 06:50
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        NSN 11:20
        Rotorua - Nelson | Fri, Jul 3 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 06:00
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        ROT 19:05
        Nelson - Rotorua | Thu, Jul 9 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 650
        17% off
        NZD 782 NZD 650
      • ROT 16:30
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        NSN 11:20
        Rotorua - Nelson | Thu, Jul 9 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 11:55
        7h 10m
        1 stop
        ROT 19:05
        Nelson - Rotorua | Wed, Jul 15 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 653
        16% off
        NZD 782 NZD 653
      • ROT 06:50
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        NSN 13:55
        Rotorua - Nelson | Fri, Aug 7 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 10:05
        9h
        1 stop
        ROT 19:05
        Nelson - Rotorua | Sun, Aug 9 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 707
        10% off
        NZD 782 NZD 707
      • ROT 06:50
        4h 30m
        1 stop
        NSN 11:20
        Rotorua - Nelson | Sun, Jul 12 | Air New Zealand
        NSN 10:05
        9h
        1 stop
        ROT 19:05
        Nelson - Rotorua | Wed, Jul 15 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 711
        9% off
        NZD 782 NZD 711
      • ROT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:00
        Rotorua - Nelson | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
        NSN 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        ROT 16:00
        Nelson - Rotorua | Sun, Jun 21 | Normal Airline
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      • ROT 16:30
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 16:55
        Rotorua - Nelson | Thu, Jun 18 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 243 NZD 432
        44% off
        44% off
        NZD 432 NZD 243
      • ROT 06:50
        13h
        1 stop
        NSN 19:50
        Rotorua - Nelson | Fri, Jun 19 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 346 NZD 432
        20% off
        20% off
        NZD 432 NZD 346
      • ROT 10:05
        10h
        1 stop
        NSN 20:05
        Rotorua - Nelson | Wed, Jun 24 | Air New Zealand
        NZD 393 NZD 432
        9% off
        9% off
        NZD 432 NZD 393
      • ROT 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NSN 14:00
        Rotorua - Nelson | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Rotorua to Nelson are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Rotorua to Nelson

The distance between Rotorua and Nelson is 442.4 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in August. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 243
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 454
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelAugust
Flight distance442.4 km
Flight statistics for the Rotorua–Nelson route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Flight FAQs

  • What are the cheapest flights from Rotorua to Nelson (ROT-NSN)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air New Zealand offers one-way fares as low as NZD 243 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ROT to NSN on Thu, Jun 18), while Air New Zealand offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from NZD 454 departing on Sat, Jul 4 and returning on Fri, Jul 10.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Rotorua to Nelson is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Rotorua to Nelson, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jun 18, with one-way flights priced at just NZD 243.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air New Zealand.
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    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nelson travel is around August.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Rotorua to Nelson is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Rotorua to Nelson on June 24, 2026 with Air New Zealand, with prices starting at NZD 454.
  • The time difference between Nelson and Rotorua is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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