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Flights from Sydney to Timaru
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Timaru. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 7h 04m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 04m
Sydney to Timaru at a glance
Fastest journey7h 04mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Timaru
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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SYD Wellington (WLG) TIU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon10:00 SYD14:58 WLG2h 47m connection17:45 WLG19:04 TIUQantas + Air New Zealand
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
- 2,072 km1,287 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 04mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hTimaru vs Sydney
- Currency in Timaru
- NZD
- Airports
- SYD → TIU
Flights from Sydney to Timaru: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Timaru?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Sydney to Timaru?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,072 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Timaru?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Timaru?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Timaru?
Timaru is 2 hours ahead of Sydney.





