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Flights from Timaru to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Timaru to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 7h 19m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 19m
TIUMELWLG

Timaru to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey7h 19mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington

Best ways to fly from Timaru to Melbourne

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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TIU Wellington (WLG) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Sun11:45 TIU12:52 WLG2h 23m connection15:15 WLG17:04 MELAir New Zealand + Qantas
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m
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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
2,306 km1,432 miles
Journey time
7h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hMelbourne vs Timaru
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
TIU → MEL, AVV

Flights from Timaru to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Timaru to Melbourne?
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 Timaru to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,306 km.
Where do you change planes between Timaru and Melbourne?
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 Timaru and Melbourne?
Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Timaru and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Timaru.

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