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Flights from Tauranga to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Tauranga to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Wellington, about 4h 53m door to door (78 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Tauranga to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey4h 53mVia Auckland, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Wellington

Best ways to fly from Tauranga to Sydney

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

TRG Auckland (AKL) SYD

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

Mon18:45 TRG19:19 AKL0h 56m connection20:15 AKL21:38 SYDAir New Zealand

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

TRG Wellington (WLG) SYD

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

Fri13:00 TRG14:18 WLG1h 42m connection16:00 WLG17:23 SYDAir New Zealand

20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 23m

TRG Christchurch (CHC) SYD

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

Sun13:30 TRG15:29 CHC3h 01m connection18:30 CHC19:40 SYDAir New Zealand + Emirates

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

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: 2,284 km1,418 miles
Journey time: 4h 53mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hSydney vs Tauranga
Currency in Sydney: AUD
Airports: TRG → SYD

Flights from Tauranga to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tauranga to Sydney?

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 Tauranga to Sydney?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 53m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,284 km.

Where do you change planes between Tauranga and Sydney?

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 Tauranga and Sydney?

Tauranga: Tauranga Airport (TRG). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

What is the time difference between Tauranga and Sydney?

Sydney is 2 hours behind Tauranga.

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