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Find cheap flights to Timaru in 2026/2027 from $223 This is the cheapest return flight found to Timaru from New Zealand on FlightsFinder on October 21st 2026 at 22:34. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Timaru and visit sites like Caroline Bay, Timaru Botanic Gardens & Aigantighe Art Gallery.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from New Zealand to Timaru in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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According to our data, July is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Timaru.
You can get flights from $223 return.
According to our data, February is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Timaru.
A return flight could set you back more than $429.
Timaru offers a relaxed coastal stop with Caroline Bay, gardens and local heritage collections. Its galleries and waterfront walks make it an enjoyable South Canterbury base.
A good price for a flight to Timaru is $201 - $245.
Popular airports near Timaru include Richard Pearse Airport (TIU), Oamaru Airport (OAM), Christchurch Airport (CHC), and Dunedin Airport (DUD).
The flight to Timaru (TIU) is roughly 1 hour 41 minutes and 537 miles (865 kilometres) from Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL).
The best way is to compare flights to Timaru from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
Yes, there are direct flights to Timaru.
Here is the average weather forecast in Timaru by month:
• Jan: 16°C
• Feb: 16°C
• Mar: 14°C
• Apr: 11°C
• May: 9°C
• Jun: 6°C
• Jul: 5°C
• Aug: 7°C
• Sep: 9°C
• Oct: 11°C
• Nov: 12°C
• Dec: 14°C
Richard Pearse Airport (TIU), also known as Timaru Airport, is approximately 12.6 km north of Timaru. Arrange onward road transport before travelling.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Timaru 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Timaru are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
8.4 °C
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Average Temperature
16°C
Jan
16°C
Feb
14°C
Mar
11°C
Apr
9°C
May
6°C
Jun
5°C
Jul
7°C
Aug
9°C
Sep
11°C
Oct
12°C
Nov
14°C
Dec
Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
537 miles (865 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 41 minutes)
Christchurch, New Zealand - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
86 miles (138 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 41 minutes)
Wellington, New Zealand - Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
274 miles (441 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 6 minutes)
Queenstown, New Zealand - Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
132 miles (212 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 47 minutes)
Dunedin, New Zealand - Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
123 miles (198 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 46 minutes)
Taupo, New Zealand - Taupo Airport (TUO) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
459 miles (739 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 31 minutes)
Gisborne, New Zealand - Gisborne Airport (GIS) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
523 miles (842 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 39 minutes)
Hokitika, New Zealand - Hokitika Airport (HKK) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
110 miles (178 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 44 minutes)
Hamilton, New Zealand - Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
493 miles (794 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 35 minutes)
Kerikeri, New Zealand - 12 miles from Kaikohe - Bay of Islands Airport (KKE) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
641 miles (1,031 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 55 minutes)
Kaitaia, New Zealand - Kaitaia Airport (KAT) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
647 miles (1,042 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 56 minutes)
New Plymouth, New Zealand - New Plymouth Airport (NPL) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
396 miles (638 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 22 minutes)
Napier-Hastings, New Zealand - Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
442 miles (712 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 28 minutes)
Nelson, New Zealand - Nelson Airport (NSN) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
231 miles (372 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour)
Invercargill, New Zealand - Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
203 miles (327 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 57 minutes)
Palmerston North, New Zealand - Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
355 miles (571 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 17 minutes)
Rotorua, New Zealand - Rotorua International Airport (ROT) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
503 miles (809 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 37 minutes)
Tauranga, New Zealand - Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
526 miles (847 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)
Blenheim, New Zealand - Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
234 miles (377 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 1 minute)
Whakatane, New Zealand - Whakatāne Airport (WHK) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
531 miles (854 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 40 minutes)
Whangarei, New Zealand - Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
612 miles (986 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 1 hour 51 minutes)
Westport, New Zealand - Westport Airport (WSZ) to Timaru (TIU)
Distance:
178 miles (287 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 53 minutes)
From Wellington (WLG), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $223
Depart: 12 Jul 2027 · Return: 14 Jul 2027 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 22:34
From Auckland (AKL), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $413
Depart: 23 Apr 2027 · Return: 27 Apr 2027 Price found 20 Oct 2026, 04:52
From Blenheim (BHE), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $417
Depart: 12 Jul 2027 · Return: 14 Jul 2027 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 22:34
From Hamilton (HLZ), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $522
Depart: 04 Dec 2026 · Return: 11 Dec 2026 Price found 20 Oct 2026, 22:38
From Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $537
Depart: 07 Dec 2026 · Return: 09 Dec 2026 Price found 20 Oct 2026, 12:34
From Queenstown (ZQN), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $653
Depart: 31 Oct 2026 · Return: 07 Nov 2026 Price found 26 Oct 2026, 03:13
From New Plymouth (NPL), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $672
Depart: 05 Nov 2026 · Return: 09 Nov 2026 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 22:54
From Nelson (NSN), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $696
Depart: 06 Nov 2026 · Return: 10 Nov 2026 Price found 22 Oct 2026, 02:40
From Kerikeri (KKE), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $981
Depart: 05 Nov 2026 · Return: 09 Nov 2026 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 04:46
From Invercargill (IVC), New Zealand to Timaru, New Zealand (TIU): $993
Depart: 05 Nov 2026 · Return: 09 Nov 2026 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 00:28
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