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Flights from Tauranga to Sunshine Coast

There are no direct flights from Tauranga to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland, about 5h 41m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 41m
TRGMCYAKL

Tauranga to Sunshine Coast at a glance

Fastest journey5h 41mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland

Best ways to fly from Tauranga 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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TRG Auckland (AKL) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Fri07:15 TRG07:49 AKL1h 41m connection09:30 AKL09:56 MCYAir New Zealand
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 41m
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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
2,488 km1,545 miles
Journey time
5h 41mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hSunshine Coast vs Tauranga
Currency in Sunshine Coast
AUD
Airports
TRG → MCY

Flights from Tauranga to Sunshine Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tauranga 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 Tauranga to Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,488 km.
Where do you change planes between Tauranga 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 Tauranga and Sunshine Coast?
Tauranga: Tauranga Airport (TRG). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Tauranga and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 3 hours behind Tauranga.

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