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Flights from Tauranga to Timaru
There are no direct flights from Tauranga to Timaru. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 3h 34m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 34m
Tauranga to Timaru at a glance
Fastest journey3h 34mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington
Best ways to fly from Tauranga 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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TRG Wellington (WLG) TIU
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Thu15:30 TRG16:48 WLG0h 57m connection17:45 WLG19:04 TIUAir 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
- 844 km524 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneTimaru vs Tauranga
- Currency in Timaru
- NZD
- Airports
- TRG → TIU
Flights from Tauranga to Timaru: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tauranga 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 Tauranga to Timaru?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 844 km.
Where do you change planes between Tauranga 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 Tauranga and Timaru?
Tauranga: Tauranga Airport (TRG). Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU).




