How long is the flight from California to Timaru?

Departing from California to Timaru will take you 26h 15m. There are 7008 mi between California and Timaru.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to TIU?

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.

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?

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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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Tue 3/248:50 pmSFO - TIU

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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.
How long is the flight from California to Timaru?
Departing from California to Timaru will take you 26h 15m. There are 7008 mi between California and Timaru.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Timaru?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Timaru (average of $331). Flying from California to Timaru in July is currently the most expensive (average of $963). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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