Flights from New Plymouth to Sydney

There are no direct flights from New Plymouth to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 4h 53m door to door (65 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 53m

New Plymouth to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey4h 53mVia Auckland, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from New Plymouth to Sydney

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) SYD

Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways

Mon08:00 NPL08:45 AKL0h 45m connection09:30 AKL10:53 SYDAir New Zealand

42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 53m

NPL Christchurch (CHC) SYD

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

Mon10:45 NPL12:12 CHC3h 33m connection15:45 CHC17:06 SYDAir New Zealand

10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 21m

NPL Wellington (WLG) SYD

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

Tue10:30 NPL11:22 WLG4h 23m connection15:45 WLG17:09 SYDAir New Zealand + Qantas

13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 39m

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: 2,127 km1,321 miles
Journey time: 4h 53mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hSydney vs New Plymouth
Currency in Sydney: AUD
Airports: NPL → SYD

Flights from New Plymouth to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Plymouth to Sydney?

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 Sydney?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,127 km.

Where do you change planes between New Plymouth and Sydney?

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 Sydney?

New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

What is the time difference between New Plymouth and Sydney?

Sydney is 2 hours behind New Plymouth.

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