Flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Wellington, about 6h 10m door to door (64 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 10m

New Plymouth to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey6h 10mVia Auckland, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Wellington

Best ways to fly from New Plymouth to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

NPL Auckland (AKL) MEL

Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Mon10:00 NPL10:45 AKL1h 30m connection12:15 AKL14:10 MELAir New Zealand

42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 10m

NPL Wellington (WLG) MEL

Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas

Tue10:30 NPL11:22 WLG3h 08m connection14:30 WLG16:19 MELAir New Zealand + Qantas

13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 49m

NPL Christchurch (CHC) MEL

Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas

Mon10:45 NPL12:12 CHC3h 33m connection15:45 CHC17:26 MELAir New Zealand + Qantas

9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 41m

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: 6h 10mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hMelbourne vs New Plymouth
Currency in Melbourne: AUD
Airports: NPL → MEL, AVV

Flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Plymouth to Melbourne?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. 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 Melbourne?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,538 km.

Where do you change planes between New Plymouth and Melbourne?

The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve New Plymouth and Melbourne?

New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).

What is the time difference between New Plymouth and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 2 hours behind New Plymouth.

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