Cheap flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $571
Air New Zealand 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North is currently $571
Cheapest one-way flight $321
Air New Zealand 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North is currently $321
Last-minute weekend getaway $713
Air New Zealand 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Palmerston North is currently $713
Cheapest business class flights $1,265
Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North is currently $1,265
Fastest flight 6 hr 45 min The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to Palmerston North takes 6 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
March
Cheapest
Typical prices: $530–800
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $680–1,300

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Palmerston North

  • Air New Zealand
    from $578
    Typical price: $590–1,050
    112 weekly connecting flights
    MEL - PMR Every day

Popular airports near Melbourne

  • Melbourne Airport (MEL)
    Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
  • Avalon Airport (AVV)
    Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
  • Albury Airport (ABX)
    Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
  • Bendigo Airport (BXG)
    Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Palmerston North

  • Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
    Palmerston North New Zealand 8 min 2 mi
  • Wellington International Airport (WLG)
    Wellington New Zealand 1 hr 53 min 79 mi
  • Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE)
    Napier New Zealand 2 hr 20 min 90 mi
  • New Plymouth Airport (NPL)
    New Plymouth New Zealand 3 hr 1 min 120 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Palmerston North

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $530 to $800.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $571. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $321.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North is $578, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North starts at $571 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $321 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
6 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Palmerston North.
Palmerston North is a year-round destination. Dec–Mar is typically mild, making it a common time for hiking in nearby Manawatu Gorge. Winters (Jun–Aug) are cold with a higher chance of rain, though it can be quite wet year-round. The Festival of Cultures (Mar) features global food, live music and a lantern parade. Night markets and rugby are the draws at the Winter Festival (Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 112 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Palmerston North.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $571. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $321.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North is $578, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.
No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Palmerston North.
  • There are 112 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Palmerston North at price $713 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Palmerston North.
  • There are 112 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Palmerston North start at $1,265 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Palmerston North start at $571 from Thu, Jun 11 to Wed, Jun 17.
To book business class trips from Melbourne to Palmerston North, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Palmerston North starts at $713 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Palmerston North at price $713 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Palmerston North, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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