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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Whanganui by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Palmerston, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR)plane plane SYD - PMR
    2. Take the bus from MSBH - Platform 1 to Trafalgar Square - Bay 3bus bus
    10h 22m
    $225–942

  2. Fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane SYD - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    10h 50m
    $467–957

  3. Fly to New Plymouth Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to New Plymouth Airport (NPL)plane plane SYD - NPL
    2. Take the bus from New Plymouth to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    11h 15m
    $274–989

  4. Fly to Wanganui Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wanganui Airport (WAG)plane plane SYD - WAG
    7h 32m
    $466–1,969

  5. Fly to Hamilton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane plane SYD - HLZ
    2. Take the bus from Kihikihi to Whanganui / Wanganuibus bus
    13h 18m
    $520–1,513

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palmerston (PMR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Sydney to Whanganui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,364.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Whanganui, New Zealand?

Jetstar, Air Chathams, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wanganui Airport (WAG) 5 times a day.

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