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Flights from New Plymouth to Brisbane

There are no direct flights from New Plymouth to Brisbane. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 4h 57m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 57m
NPLBNEAKL

New Plymouth to Brisbane at a glance

Fastest journey4h 57mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from New Plymouth to Brisbane

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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NPL Auckland (AKL) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Mon15:15 NPL16:00 AKL0h 45m connection16:45 AKL17:12 BNEAir New Zealand
42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 57m
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NPL Christchurch (CHC) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Thu10:45 NPL12:12 CHC3h 33m connection15:45 CHC16:20 BNEAir New Zealand + Qantas
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 35m
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NPL Wellington (WLG) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Fri10:30 NPL11:22 WLG4h 23m connection15:45 WLG16:20 BNEAir New Zealand + Qantas
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 50m
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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
2,340 km1,453 miles
Journey time
4h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBrisbane vs New Plymouth
Currency in Brisbane
AUD
Airports
NPL → BNE

Flights from New Plymouth to Brisbane: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Plymouth to Brisbane?
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 New Plymouth to Brisbane?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,340 km.
Where do you change planes between New Plymouth and Brisbane?
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 New Plymouth and Brisbane?
New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL). Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
What is the time difference between New Plymouth and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 3 hours behind New Plymouth.

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