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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North

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Today’s best flight deals from Christchurch to Palmerston North

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Christchurch to Palmerston North

October 4 - October 14

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

CHC - Palmerston North

$117

$139

Round trip

October 28 - November 18

Cheapest
Best

CHC - Palmerston North

$119

$139

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November 19 - December 2

Cheapest

CHC - Palmerston North

$107

$139

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November 15 - November 18

Cheapest

CHC - Palmerston North

$111

$139

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November 11 - November 16

Cheapest

CHC - Palmerston North

$112

$139

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October 18 - November 17

Cheapest
Best

CHC - Palmerston North

$117

$139

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November 19 - December 7

Cheapest

CHC - Palmerston North

$106

$139

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October 28 - November 24

Cheapest
Best

CHC - Palmerston North

$119

$139

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October 28 - November 17

Cheapest
Best

CHC - Palmerston North

$119

$139

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November 8 - November 17

Cheapest

CHC - Palmerston North

$108

$139

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North

A typical journey from Christchurch to Palmerston North takes about 1h 20m, including any connections. This route covers a distance of 435 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Given the relatively short distance, even itineraries with a single stopover maintain a reasonable overall travel time.
When looking for cheap flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North, fares typically range from $137–$223, with a median of $172. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.
The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North is often in September, with a median fare of $70. December also offers attractive pricing, with a median fare of $70. Travelers can also find good value in January, where the median fare is around $71.
For flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect once. Specifically, 63% of recent fares were for direct flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which generally adds to the overall journey time but can sometimes offer more flexible scheduling or different pricing options.

How much is a round trip from Christchurch to Palmerston North

Regular price: $98 - $240

Prices for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North is between $98 and $240. The current lowest deal is $139 with Air New Zealand, for travel from Oct 4 to Oct 14.

now $139

Low $98

High $240

The cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North is September, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $276. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $70

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $276

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Direct flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North

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Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Christchurch to Palmerston North

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Palmerston North

Christchurch (CHC) - Palmerston North (PMR)

$135

$308

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

$135

$256

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

$183

$361

One-way

Sun, Jul 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

$113

$312

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

$109

$258

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CHC - Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Christchurch (CHC) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

$178

$139

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North

28 nights

Sep 16 - Oct 14

$178  →  $139

22%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$139  →  $139

0%

7 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 9

$138  →  $139

1%

7 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 4

$127  →  $139

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North

Christchurch - Palmerston North route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Christchurch to Palmerston North are below the typical level, starting at $139.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September for the best prices

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $70.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 20m

The typical direct flight duration from Christchurch to Palmerston North is 1 hour 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frequent deals are available

Deals for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand is a major airline offering direct flights on the Christchurch to Palmerston North route.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in advance for better deals

Historically, 3% of deals for this route are considered good prices, starting from $137.

Christchurch main airports to depart from

Christchurch International (CHC)

Cheapest

Christchurch International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Palmerston North.

📍 ~10 km from Christchurch (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Palmerston North main airports to arrive at

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is ideal for direct access to Palmerston North and the surrounding Manawatu region.

📍 ~4 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$139

Airports nearby Palmerston North used as alternative

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International (WLG) is a major international hub with significantly more flight options and cabin classes.

📍 ~100 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$65

Whanganui Airport (WAG)

Whanganui Airport (WAG) is the closest geographic alternative to Palmerston North, with easy road access.

📍 ~60 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$284

Hawke's Bay (NPE)

Hawke's Bay (NPE) is a reliable regional hub offering alternative domestic connections to major NZ cities.

📍 ~140 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Kapiti Coast (PPQ)

Kapiti Coast (PPQ) offers relatively close proximity to Palmerston North, though with extremely limited service.

📍 ~65 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$369

New Plymouth (NPL)

New Plymouth (NPL) provides full regional service for the Taranaki region, but is a significant driving distance.

📍 ~200 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

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From CHC

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Jul 09

Palmerston North, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,279

From CHC

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Jul 09

Palmerston North, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,361

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Palmerston North

Historically, the cheapest prices for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $139. Booking 28-59 days out typically sees an average price of $147. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $228, and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $209. For the best value, travelers should aim to secure their tickets more than two months before their intended travel date.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North is considered to be $137 or less. The median price for this route was $172, indicating that about half of all travelers paid this amount or less. Prices can range higher, with 75% of travelers paying $223 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $137 typically secures a more economical fare.

Historically, September and December have been the cheapest months to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North, both showing a median price of $70. January also offered competitive pricing, with a median of $71. The annual median price for this route is $172. These months typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average.

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