Auckland to New Plymouth (AKL–NPL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5031
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:40 AM
NZDT TT2
7:35 AM
NZDT
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NZ5043
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
10:25 AM
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11:20 AM
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NZ5051
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:05 PM
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8:00 PM
NZDT
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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:40 AM
NZDT
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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
11:50 AM
NZDT
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NZ Air New Zealand
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6:40 PM
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Auckland to New Plymouth
1 carrier, 18 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 142 mi 0h 55m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

AKL–NPL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 142 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–NPL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 18 AT7 0h55 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (18 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to NPL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to NPL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
WLG ~11h 30m CHC ~19h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
28
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Plymouth is 0 hours the same as Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · NPL: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 6:00 PM in New Plymouth.
Distance & Flight Time
142 mi / 228 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m.
Facts

AKL–NPL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to New Plymouth route.
Route details
Distance142 mi / 228 km
Flight time0h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights18 out / 20 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: NPL
Full nameNew Plymouth Airport
IATA / ICAONPL / NZNP
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to NPL flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to New Plymouth Airport take approximately 0h 55m. The route covers 142 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from AKL to NPL. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NPL to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to NPL

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and New Plymouth Airport (NPL) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to NPL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to NPL ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 142 miles (228 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.