Cheap flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne

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Cheapest round-trip flights $568
Air New Zealand 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Fri, Jun 19
The cheapest round-trip flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne is currently $568
Cheapest one-way flight $249
Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 26 hr Sat, Jun 27
The cheapest one-way flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne is currently $249
Last-minute weekend getaway $709
Air New Zealand 1 stop 16 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Palmerston North to Melbourne is currently $709
Cheapest business class flights $1,012
Air New Zealand, Qantas 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Fri, Jun 19
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne is currently $1,012
Fastest flight 6 hr 35 min The fastest flight with stops from Palmerston North to Melbourne takes 6 hr 35 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 Palmerston North to Melbourne is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
August
Cheapest
Typical prices: $480–740
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $710–1,050

Popular airlines from Palmerston North to Melbourne

  • Air New Zealand
    from $568
    Typical price: $520–930
    129 weekly connecting flights
    PMR - MEL Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $480 to $740.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $568. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $249.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne is $568, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne starts at $568 from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jun 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $249 and departs on Sat, Jun 27.
6 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Palmerston North to Melbourne.
Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Palmerston North to Melbourne.
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 Palmerston North to Melbourne 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 Palmerston North to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, Air New Zealand is the most popular. Air New Zealand offers 129 connecting flights per week. Air New Zealand flies from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Palmerston North and Melbourne.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne recently found on Google Flights was with Air New Zealand from $568. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air New Zealand, Qantas from $249.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air New Zealand flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne is $568, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 19.
No airline flies direct from Palmerston North to Melbourne.
  • There are 129 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne 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 Palmerston North and Melbourne at price $709 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Palmerston North to Melbourne.
  • There are 129 Air New Zealand connecting flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne 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 Palmerston North to Melbourne.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne, 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 Palmerston North and Melbourne start at $1,012 from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jun 19 with Air New Zealand, Qantas.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Palmerston North and Melbourne start at $568 from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jun 19.
To book business class trips from Palmerston North to Melbourne, 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 Palmerston North and Melbourne starts at $709 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Air New Zealand.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Palmerston North and Melbourne at price $709 is offered by Air New Zealand from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Palmerston North to Melbourne, 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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