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Flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 45m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 45m
MELNPLAKL

Melbourne to New Plymouth at a glance

Fastest journey5h 45mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to New Plymouth

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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MEL Auckland (AKL) NPL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sun12:15 MEL17:36 AKL1h 39m connection19:15 AKL20:00 NPLAir New Zealand
50 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 45m
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MEL Christchurch (CHC) NPL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon19:00 MEL00:09 CHC8h 06m connection08:15 CHC09:34 NPLQantas + Air New Zealand
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 34m
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MEL Wellington (WLG) NPL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sat19:00 MEL00:16 WLG8h 44m connection09:00 WLG09:49 NPLAir New Zealand
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 49m
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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
2,538 km1,576 miles
Journey time
5h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hNew Plymouth vs Melbourne
Currency in New Plymouth
NZD
Airports
MEL, AVV → NPL

Flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to New Plymouth?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Christchurch and 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 Melbourne to New Plymouth?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,538 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and New Plymouth?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and New Plymouth?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and New Plymouth?
New Plymouth is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.

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