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Flights from New Plymouth to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from New Plymouth to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland, about 4h 56m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 56m
NPLMCYAKL

New Plymouth to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey4h 56mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland

Best ways to fly from New Plymouth to Sunshine Coast

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) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Fri08:00 NPL08:45 AKL0h 45m connection09:30 AKL09:56 MCYAir New Zealand
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 56m
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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
2,396 km1,488 miles
Journey time
4h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSunshine Coast vs New Plymouth
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
NPL → MCY

Flights from New Plymouth to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Plymouth to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland. 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 Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,396 km.
Where do you change planes between New Plymouth and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Plymouth and Sunshine Coast?
New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between New Plymouth and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 3 hours behind New Plymouth.

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