What percentage of Palmerston North to Auckland flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 49.8% of flights from Palmerston North to Auckland have been direct. For journeys that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that nearly half of the available options offer a non-stop travel experience between the two cities.

How long is the flight from Palmerston North to Auckland?

The direct flight from Palmerston North to Auckland typically takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. This route covers a distance of 375 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 8 hours and 8 minutes. Travelers can expect a significantly shorter journey when opting for a direct connection.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Palmerston North to Auckland?

Historically, good prices on flights from Palmerston North to Auckland have been frequent. This route is consistently observed to offer competitive fares. Travelers can often find favorable deals, making it a route where price-conscious planning can be particularly rewarding.

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Palmerston North to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

Fares for cheap flights from Palmerston North to Auckland typically range from $157–$303, with a median price of $228. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland, January and February stand out as the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $61. March also offers relatively lower prices, with a median fare of $144.

For flights from Palmerston North to Auckland, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically include one connection. This gives travelers options for both direct and indirect routes.

A typical journey from Palmerston North to Auckland takes approximately 1h 15m. This median duration accounts for both direct flights and itineraries that include connections, providing a comprehensive view of travel time on this route.

The distance between Palmerston North and Auckland is 375 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance contributes to the quick flight times and frequent service available.

How much is a round trip from Palmerston North to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$183 - NZ$505

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

The regular price range for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland is NZD 183 to NZD 505. The current lowest deal is NZD 210 on kayak for travel from Feb 26-Mar 4.

now NZ$210

Low NZ$183

High NZ$505

The cheapest time to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from PMR to AKL is May, with a median price of $158. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $259. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$158

August

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$259

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Palmerston North to Auckland

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$320

NZ$560

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$258

NZ$321

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$256

NZ$317

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$233

NZ$247

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$266

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$205

One-way

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

6 nights

Feb 26 - Mar 4

NZ$246 → NZ$213

13%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

NZ$221 → NZ$206

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

NZ$230 → NZ$215

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

NZ$229 → NZ$226

Popular Airports to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

Palmerston North - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January or February for the best prices.

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $61 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 15m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 1h 15m, while connecting flights average 12h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available.

Approximately 49.8% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options for the Palmerston North to Auckland route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Palmerston North main airports to depart from

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport (PMR) is a good option for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$201

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$201

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton (HLZ) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and excellent road connectivity to the Auckland region.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$397

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Auckland, New Zealand

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$2,430

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Oct 08

Auckland, New Zealand

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Auckland, New Zealand

35% AI deal score

$2,948

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From PMR

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Sep 17

Auckland, New Zealand

34% AI deal score

$2,951

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From PMR

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Oct 26

Auckland, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$2,713

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Business Class

From PMR

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Sep 20

Auckland, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$3,617

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

From PMR

Elite

Sep 05

Auckland, New Zealand

33% AI deal score

$4,379

QantasLink, +1

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From PMR

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Sep 13

Auckland, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$3,328

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $165. Booking 0-6 days out typically sees prices rise to approximately $367. For travelers planning further ahead, prices for bookings made 28-59 days in advance average around $252, while those made 60+ days out are about $254.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Palmerston North to Auckland is considered to be $157 or less. The median price for this route has been $228. Prices typically range, with 75% of fares being $303 or less. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, January and February are the cheapest months to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland, with a median price of $61 for both months. March also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $144. The annual median price for this route is $228, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Palmerston North to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Palmerston North to Auckland

Regular price: NZ$183 - NZ$505

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

The regular price range for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland is NZD 183 to NZD 505. The current lowest deal is NZD 210 on kayak for travel from Feb 26-Mar 4.

now NZ$210

Low NZ$183

High NZ$505

The cheapest time to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from PMR to AKL is May, with a median price of $158. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $259. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$158

August

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$259

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Palmerston North to Auckland

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$320

NZ$560

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$258

NZ$321

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$256

NZ$317

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$233

NZ$247

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$266

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

PMR - Auckland

Palmerston North (PMR) - Auckland (AKL)

Air New Zealand

NZ$220

NZ$205

One-way

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

6 nights

Feb 26 - Mar 4

NZ$246 → NZ$213

13%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

NZ$221 → NZ$206

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

NZ$230 → NZ$215

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

NZ$229 → NZ$226

Popular Airports to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

Palmerston North - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

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

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January or February for the best prices.

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $61 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 15m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 1h 15m, while connecting flights average 12h 50m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available.

Approximately 49.8% of recent flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Air New Zealand provides direct flight options for the Palmerston North to Auckland route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Palmerston North main airports to depart from

Palmerston North (PMR)

Cheapest

Palmerston North Airport (PMR) is a good option for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland.

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

💸 Flights from ~NZ$201

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$201

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Hamilton (HLZ) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and excellent road connectivity to the Auckland region.

📍 ~120 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$397

Auckland, New Zealand

32% AI deal score

$3,328

QantasLink, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Cheap Flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

Today’s best flight deals from Palmerston North to Auckland

Palmerston North to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Palmerston North to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

Direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Palmerston North to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

Palmerston North - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January or February for the best prices.

Direct flights take 1h 15m.

Direct flights are available.

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Palmerston North main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Jan 19

Jan 27

Oct 08

Sep 03

Sep 17

Oct 26

Sep 20

Sep 05

Sep 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When should I buy Palmerston North to Auckland tickets?

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

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

What percentage of Palmerston North to Auckland flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Palmerston North to Auckland?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Palmerston North to Auckland?

Related routes

More routes from Palmerston North

Flights to Auckland from other cities

Palmerston North to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Palmerston North to Auckland

The cheapest time to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

Direct flights from Palmerston North to Auckland

Last-minute flights going from Palmerston North to Auckland

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

Popular Airports to fly from Palmerston North to Auckland

Palmerston North - Auckland route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in January or February for the best prices.

Direct flights take 1h 15m.

Direct flights are available.

Air New Zealand offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Palmerston North main airports to depart from

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

Best Elite deals to Auckland

Jan 19

Jan 27

Oct 08

Sep 03

Sep 17

Oct 26

Sep 20

Sep 05

Sep 13

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

When should I buy Palmerston North to Auckland tickets?

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

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

What percentage of Palmerston North to Auckland flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Palmerston North to Auckland?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Palmerston North to Auckland?

Related routes

More routes from Palmerston North

Flights to Auckland from other cities