In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Timaru ranges from 1.2 - 2.8 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Timaru when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Timaru, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 59.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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When flying from California to Timaru, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Timaru from California?

Timaru (TIU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Timaru. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Timaru (TIU) to Timaru’s city center.

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Tue 10/2810:45 pmSFO - TIU

2 stops40h 00mAir New Zealand

Sat 11/16:55 amTIU - SFO

2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand

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Tue 10/2810:45 pmSFO - TIU

2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand

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2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 7/30

$2,049

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Anonymous,Jul 2025

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Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Timaru from California?
Timaru (TIU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to Timaru. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Timaru (TIU) to Timaru’s city center.
Can I find deals for flights from California to Timaru that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on California to Timaru flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from California to Timaru?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Timaru.
Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Timaru?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Timaru by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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