How many flights from Auckland to Palmerston North are non-stop?

Historically, a significant majority of flights from Auckland to Palmerston North are non-stop. Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 93% of all flights on this route were direct. For the small percentage of flights that included a stopover, the median number of stopovers was 1.

How many hours is the flight from Auckland to Palmerston North?

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Palmerston North has a median duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. This route covers a distance of 375 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 4 hours and 45 minutes.

How often do cheap flights from Auckland to Palmerston North come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Auckland to Palmerston North come up frequently. This route is classified as offering frequent opportunities for good value. Across the trailing 30 days, travelers have regularly found favorable prices for this destination.

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Auckland to Palmerston North: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

The typical journey from Auckland to Palmerston North takes about 1h 15m. Since almost all itineraries are non-stop on this route, this duration primarily reflects direct flight times. For the few itineraries that do include connections, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer, at 5h 18m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Auckland to Palmerston North, the fares typically range from $102–$161, with a median of $134. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North? You'll find the lowest median fares in September, October, and January, all with a median price of $68. These months offer the most budget-friendly options for this route.

The route from Auckland to Palmerston North covers a distance of 375 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance contributes to the prevalence of direct flights and shorter overall travel times.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Palmerston North

Regular price: NZ$143 - NZ$426

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North is NZD143 to NZD426. The current lowest deal is NZD217 with Air New Zealand for travel from Nov 6-Nov 9.

now NZ$217

Low NZ$143

High NZ$426

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

The cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North is January, with a median price of $68. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $159. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$68

May

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$159

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Palmerston North

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

NZ$316

NZ$503

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$315

NZ$536

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$262

NZ$605

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$244

NZ$347

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$366

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$412

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

NZ$185 → NZ$203

10%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

NZ$232 → NZ$249

1 night

Nov 15 - Nov 16

NZ$184 → NZ$206

12%

7 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 21

NZ$177 → NZ$201

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

Auckland - Palmerston North route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Auckland to Palmerston North are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September, October, or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are September, October, and January, with median prices around $68.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Palmerston North takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

93% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 93% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North are historically frequent.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

📍 Located approximately 18 km from Auckland city center, accessible by car.

💸 Flights from ~NZ$213

Palmerston North main airports to arrive at

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is ideal for direct access to Palmerston North from Auckland.

📍 ~4 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$213

Airports nearby Palmerston North used as alternative

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International is a major hub with significantly higher flight frequency and international capacity.

📍 ~135 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

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Dec 15

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$2,715

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Dec 12

Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Dec 14

Palmerston North, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,715

QantasLink, +1

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From AKL

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Dec 15

Palmerston North, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,841

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

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Mar 10

Palmerston North, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,411

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

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Dec 12

Palmerston North, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,841

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From AKL

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Oct 16

Palmerston North, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,954

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Palmerston North

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North is 60+ days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this booking window averaged around $93. In contrast, purchasing within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices rise to $164. For travelers planning ahead, booking at least 28-59 days out generally offered a better value, with an average price of $106.

Historically, a good price for a flight from Auckland to Palmerston North is considered to be around $102 or less. Across the trailing 90 days, the median price for this route was $134. About 25% of all observed prices were $102 or less, while 75% of prices were $161 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North are September, October, and January, with a median price of $68 in each of these months. This is significantly lower than the annual median price of $134 for this route. Prices can vary, but these months have consistently offered better value across the trailing 270 days.

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Auckland to Palmerston North: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Palmerston North

Regular price: NZ$143 - NZ$426

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

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North is NZD143 to NZD426. The current lowest deal is NZD217 with Air New Zealand for travel from Nov 6-Nov 9.

now NZ$217

Low NZ$143

High NZ$426

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

January

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$68

May

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$159

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Palmerston North

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

NZ$316

NZ$503

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$315

NZ$536

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$262

NZ$605

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$244

NZ$347

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$366

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Palmerston North

Auckland (AKL) - Palmerston North (PMR)

Air New Zealand

NZ$197

NZ$412

One-way

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

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

NZ$185 → NZ$203

10%

3 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 11

NZ$232 → NZ$249

1 night

Nov 15 - Nov 16

NZ$184 → NZ$206

12%

7 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 21

NZ$177 → NZ$201

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

Auckland - Palmerston North route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Auckland to Palmerston North are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in September, October, or January for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are September, October, and January, with median prices around $68.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 15m

The typical direct flight from Auckland to Palmerston North takes 1 hour and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

93% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 93% of flights on this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North are historically frequent.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

📍 Located approximately 18 km from Auckland city center, accessible by car.

💸 Flights from ~NZ$213

Palmerston North main airports to arrive at

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport is ideal for direct access to Palmerston North from Auckland.

📍 ~4 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$213

Airports nearby Palmerston North used as alternative

Wellington International (WLG)

Cheapest

Wellington International is a major hub with significantly higher flight frequency and international capacity.

📍 ~135 km from Palmerston North (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~NZ$139

Palmerston North, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,954

Air New Zealand, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Palmerston North

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Palmerston North

Auckland to Palmerston North: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Palmerston North

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

Direct flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Palmerston North

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

Auckland - Palmerston North route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September, October, or January for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 15m

93% of recent flights are direct

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Palmerston North main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Palmerston North used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Palmerston North

Best Elite deals to Palmerston North

Oct 11

Dec 15

Dec 12

Dec 14

Dec 15

Mar 10

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Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Palmerston North

When should I buy Auckland to Palmerston North tickets?

How much should a flight from Auckland to Palmerston North cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North?

How many flights from Auckland to Palmerston North are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Auckland to Palmerston North?

How often do cheap flights from Auckland to Palmerston North come up?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Palmerston North from other cities

Auckland to Palmerston North: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Palmerston North

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

Direct flights from Auckland to Palmerston North

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Palmerston North

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

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North

Auckland - Palmerston North route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in September, October, or January for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 15m

93% of recent flights are direct

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Auckland main airports to depart from

Palmerston North main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Palmerston North used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Palmerston North

Best Elite deals to Palmerston North

Oct 11

Dec 15

Dec 12

Dec 14

Dec 15

Mar 10

Dec 12

Oct 16

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Palmerston North

When should I buy Auckland to Palmerston North tickets?

How much should a flight from Auckland to Palmerston North cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Auckland to Palmerston North?

How many flights from Auckland to Palmerston North are non-stop?

How many hours is the flight from Auckland to Palmerston North?

How often do cheap flights from Auckland to Palmerston North come up?

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More routes from Auckland

Flights to Palmerston North from other cities