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Flights from Auckland to Timaru
There are no direct flights from Auckland to Timaru. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 3h 04m door to door (74 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 04m
Auckland to Timaru at a glance
Fastest journey3h 04mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington
Best ways to fly from Auckland to Timaru
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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AKL Wellington (WLG) TIU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Air Chathams · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Tue16:00 AKL16:57 WLG0h 48m connection17:45 WLG19:04 TIUAir New Zealand
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
- 881 km547 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 04mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneTimaru vs Auckland
- Currency in Timaru
- NZD
- Airports
- AKL → TIU
Flights from Auckland to Timaru: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Auckland to Timaru?
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 Auckland to Timaru?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 881 km.
Where do you change planes between Auckland and Timaru?
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 Auckland and Timaru?
Auckland: Auckland International Airport (AKL). Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU).





