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Flights from Timaru to Tauranga

There are no direct flights from Timaru to Tauranga. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington, about 3h 06m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 06m
TIUTRGWLG

Timaru to Tauranga at a glance

Fastest journey3h 06mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington

Best ways to fly from Timaru to Tauranga

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) TRG
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon07:00 TIU08:07 WLG0h 53m connection09:00 WLG10:06 TRGAir New Zealand
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 06m
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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
844 km524 miles
Journey time
3h 06mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneTauranga vs Timaru
Currency in Tauranga
NZD
Airports
TIU → TRG

Flights from Timaru to Tauranga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Timaru to Tauranga?
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 Tauranga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 844 km.
Where do you change planes between Timaru and Tauranga?
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 Tauranga?
Timaru: Timaru Airport (TIU). Tauranga: Tauranga Airport (TRG).

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