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CHCPMRFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareNZ$249Air NewZealand
Fastest1h 20mgate to gate
Options found76flights on this route
Find your flightCHC → PMR
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-542
12:00
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
5H :20 M
1 Stop
AKL
· 2h 40m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
17:20
2026-10-30
Palmerston North (PMR)Palmerston North
Non Refundable 2 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$529
Flight DetailsCHC to PMR - 5H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-542
12:00
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
7H :55 M
1 Stop
AKL
· 5h 15m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
19:55
2026-10-30
Palmerston North (PMR)Palmerston North
Non Refundable 2 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$529
Flight DetailsCHC to PMR - 7H :55 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-542
12:00
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
9H :45 M
1 Stop
AKL
· 7h 05m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
21:45
2026-10-30
Palmerston North (PMR)Palmerston North
Non Refundable 2 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$529
Flight DetailsCHC to PMR - 9H :45 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareNZ$249Air NewZealand07:05
Earliest departureNZ$529Air NewZealand05:45
Shortest durationNZ$249Air NewZealand07:05
Night
00:00-05:59
NZ$529Air NewZealand at 05:45Morning
06:00-11:59
NZ$249Air NewZealand at 07:05Afternoon
12:00-17:59
NZ$325Air NewZealand at 17:30Evening
18:00-23:59
NZ$505Air NewZealand at 20:10
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Christchurch (CHC)
Christchurch International
New Zealand
GMT 12
Latitude: -43.48939895629883
Longitude: 172.53199768066406
Palmerston North (PMR)
Palmerston North
New Zealand
GMT 12
Latitude: -40.32059860229492
Longitude: 175.61700439453125
Distance: Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand to Palmerston North (PMR), New Zealand - 435.05 km
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How to travel Christchurch to Palmerston North
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹13,5081h 20m4 flights
Connecting flight₹27,387Longer, includes a stop72 options
Air distance is about 435 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair.
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Airlines flying from Christchurch to Palmerston North
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AI
Air NewZealand Flights
from NZ$24976 flights
Fares from
NZ$249
Non-stop
4 in these results
Departures
76 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 20m · Air NewZealand
First departure of the day
05:45 · Air NewZealand
Last departure of the day
21:10 · Air NewZealand
Flight options found
76
Direct / non-stop options
4
Airport codes
Christchurch–CHC, Palmerston North–PMR
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 76 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 21:10. The fastest flight takes about 1h 20m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from NZ$249, Afternoon from NZ$325, Evening from NZ$505, Night from NZ$529. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Christchurch to Palmerston North flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Christchurch to Palmerston North dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at NZ$249. This can change from week to week.
How far is Christchurch from Palmerston North by air?
The direct air distance between Christchurch (CHC) and Palmerston North (PMR) is about 435 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from CHC to PMR?
Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Christchurch to Palmerston North. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Christchurch to Palmerston North?
Air NewZealand is listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North?
The quickest non-stop Christchurch to Palmerston North flight on this page takes about 1h 20m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Christchurch to Palmerston North flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Christchurch to Palmerston North flight fare?
The lowest Christchurch to Palmerston North fare on this page is NZ$249. Fares on the same dates run up to NZ$1,275, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Christchurch to Palmerston North flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:45 and the last around 21:10, local time at Christchurch. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 435.05 km.
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Lowest Christchurch to Palmerston North airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
NZ$249
30/10/2026
Air NewZealand
07:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
NZ$244
07/11/2026
Air NewZealand
07:05
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
NZ$237
06/01/2027
Air NewZealand
07:05
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Christchurch to Palmerston North Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Christchurch and Palmerston North is about 435 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 20m to 16h. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Christchurch to Palmerston North Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 76 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Christchurch is at 05:45 and the last is at 21:10. Flights leave from Christchurch International and land at Palmerston North.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Christchurch to Palmerston North
Aerial Distance
435 KM
Flight Duration
1h 20m - 16h
Airport Codes
Christchurch - CHC, Palmerston North - PMR
Total Flights Available
76 flights4 direct72 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 21:10
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
12 flights1 direct11 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
39 flights1 direct38 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
12 flights0 direct12 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
11 flights2 direct9 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
2 flights0 direct2 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
CHC: Christchurch airport. Airport access in Christchurch depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
PMR: Palmerston North airport. Airport access in Palmerston North depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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