Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North (CHC - PMR)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$133	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North is currently $133
Cheapest one-way flight	$67	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North is currently $67
Last-minute weekend getaway	$294	Air New Zealand Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Christchurch to Palmerston North is currently $294
Cheapest business class flights	$1,734	Air New Zealand, Qantas 2 stops 17 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North is currently $1,734

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–325
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $195–295

Popular airlines from Christchurch to Palmerston North

Air New Zealand

Nonstop

from $133

Typical price: $165–325

28 weekly nonstop flights

CHC - PMR Every day

870 weekly connecting flights

CHC - PMR Every day

Popular airports near Christchurch

Christchurch Airport (CHC)

Christchurch New Zealand 22 min 6 mi
Richard Pearse-Timaru-Levels Airport (TIU)

Timaru New Zealand 1 hr 59 min 88 mi
Hokitika Airport (HKK)

Hokitika New Zealand 3 hr 23 min 100 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 Christchurch to Palmerston North

The cheapest flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $110 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $133. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North is $133, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North starts at $133 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $67 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Palmerston North.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 28 nonstop flights and 870 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Christchurch and Palmerston North.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $133. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand from $67.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North is $133, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Palmerston North.

There are 28 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch 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 Christchurch and Palmerston North at price $294 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Air New Zealand flies direct from Christchurch to Palmerston North.

There are 28 Air New Zealand direct flights from Christchurch 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 direct flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Christchurch and Palmerston North start at $133 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with Air New Zealand.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Christchurch 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 Christchurch and Palmerston North start at $1,734 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Christchurch and Palmerston North start at $133 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28.

To book business class trips from Christchurch 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 Christchurch and Palmerston North starts at $294 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Christchurch and Palmerston North at price $294 is offered by Air New Zealand from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Christchurch 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.