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FlightsFrom Palmerston North

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Cheap Flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

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Today’s best flight deals from Palmerston North to Auckland

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Palmerston North to Auckland

October 31 - November 1

Cheapest

PMR - Auckland

$148

$124

Round trip

November 21 - November 26

PMR - Auckland

$130

$125

Round trip

November 26 - November 28

PMR - Auckland

$134

$125

Round trip

December 3 - December 15

Best

PMR - Auckland

$155

$125

Round trip

August 25 - August 26

Earliest

PMR - Auckland

$138

$132

Round trip

December 11 - December 13

PMR - Auckland

$161

$132

Round trip

November 30 - December 16

PMR - Auckland

$128

$132

Round trip

December 7 - December 10

PMR - Auckland

$161

$132

Round trip

December 3 - December 16

PMR - Auckland

$155

$132

Round trip

November 28 - December 10

PMR - Auckland

$129

$132

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

For cheap flights from Palmerston North to Auckland, fares typically range from $155–$290, with a median of $212. Right now, prices are near the typical level for this route. While new deals appear almost daily, currently 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland? The data indicates that January and February are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $61. Following these, March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $144.
Regarding direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland, a meaningful share are non-stop, accounting for 54.2% of recent fares. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.
A typical journey from Palmerston North to Auckland, including any connections, takes approximately 2h 30m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for most itineraries on this route.
The distance between Palmerston North and Auckland is 375 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Palmerston North to Auckland

Regular price: $119 - $309

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

The regular price range for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland is between $119 and $309. The current lowest deal is $124. This deal is available on Kayak for travel from Oct 31-Nov 1.

now $124

Low $119

High $309

The cheapest time to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from PMR to AKL is January, with a median price of $61. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $266. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $61

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $266

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Direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

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Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Palmerston North to Auckland

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Air New Zealand

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

$161

$238

One-way

Sat, Jun 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Air New Zealand

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

$159

$214

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Air New Zealand

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

$119

$214

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Air New Zealand

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

$119

$250

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Air New Zealand

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

$123

$199

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Air New Zealand

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

$123

$228

One-way

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

12 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 15

$155  →  $125

20%

5 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 12

$162  →  $132

18%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$162  →  $132

18%

5 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 16

$162  →  $132

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

Palmerston North - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from Palmerston North to Auckland are near the typical level of $212.

📅 Best time to fly

January and February are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland are January and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m.

The median flight time for direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland is 2h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand offers direct flights on this route; 54.2% of recent deals are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand has direct flights.

Air New Zealand is a key airline for direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland appear frequently, about 0.9 deals per day.

Palmerston North main airports to depart from

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is a convenient option for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$124

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is the primary international gateway to Auckland, offering convenient access to the city.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$124

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton is a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to the Waikato region or southern Auckland.

📍 ~115 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$252

Tauranga (TRG)

Tauranga is a viable alternative for travelers in the southern Auckland catchment, despite less frequent flights.

📍 ~160 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$271

Whangarei (WRE)

Whangarei is a primary alternative for travelers located north of Auckland, avoiding city traffic.

📍 ~145 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$266

Rotorua Regional (ROT)

Rotorua Regional is an alternative for those in the wider Bay of Plenty/Waikato area.

📍 ~180 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Kerikeri (KKE)

Kerikeri is a secondary option for the far Northland region, useful if Auckland airport is inaccessible.

📍 ~230 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$267

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

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Best Elite deals to Auckland

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From PMR

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Sep 23

Auckland, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,137

From PMR

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Sep 22

Auckland, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,156

From PMR

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Jul 06

Auckland, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,243

From PMR

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Jul 06

Auckland, New Zealand

37% AI deal score

$2,246

From PMR

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Nov 27

Auckland, New Zealand

36% AI deal score

$2,122

From PMR

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Jul 14

Auckland, New Zealand

36% AI deal score

$2,227

From PMR

Elite

Oct 29

Auckland, New Zealand

36% AI deal score

$2,393

From PMR

Elite

Jul 02

Auckland, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,688

From PMR

Elite

Nov 26

Auckland, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,231

From PMR

Elite

Jul 08

Auckland, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$2,840

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $165. For comparison, prices for tickets bought 0-6 days out averaged $367. Planning ahead by 14-27 days also showed favorable pricing, with an average of $168.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Palmerston North to Auckland is considered to be $155 or less. The median price for this route was $212. Travelers should aim to pay less than $290, which represents the 75th percentile of prices observed.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland are January and February, both with a median price of $61. March also offers relatively low prices, with a median of $144. The annual median price for this route is $212, indicating that these months offer significant savings.

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