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PMRCHCFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareNZ$271Air NewZealand
Fastest1h 25mgate to gate
Options found88flights on this route
Find your flightPMR → CHC
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-5120
07:10
2026-10-30
Palmerston North (PMR)Palmerston North
9H :15 M
1 Stop
AKL
· 6h 35m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
16:25
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$529
Flight DetailsPMR to CHC - 9H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-5120
07:10
2026-10-30
Palmerston North (PMR)Palmerston North
10H :20 M
1 Stop
AKL
· 7h 40m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
17:30
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$529
Flight DetailsPMR to CHC - 10H :20 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 1 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Air NewZealand
NZ-5120
07:10
2026-10-30
Palmerston North (PMR)Palmerston North
12H :15 M
1 Stop
AKL
· 9h 35m Auckland (AKL), New Zealand
19:25
2026-10-30
Christchurch (CHC)Christchurch International
Non Refundable 7 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 1 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
1 Pieces 1 Pieces
NZ$529
Flight DetailsPMR to CHC - 12H :15 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$271Air NewZealand06:45
Earliest departureNZ$444Air NewZealand06:00
Shortest durationNZ$271Air NewZealand06:45
Night
00:00-05:59
No optionOpen full search for moreMorning
06:00-11:59
NZ$271Air NewZealand at 06:45Afternoon
12:00-17:59
NZ$512Air NewZealand at 12:00Evening
18:00-23:59
NZ$398Air NewZealand at 18:30
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Palmerston North (PMR)
Palmerston North
New Zealand
GMT 12
Latitude: -40.32059860229492
Longitude: 175.61700439453125
Christchurch (CHC)
Christchurch International
New Zealand
GMT 12
Latitude: -43.48939895629883
Longitude: 172.53199768066406
Distance: Palmerston North (PMR), New Zealand to Christchurch (CHC), New Zealand - 435.05 km
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How to travel Palmerston North to Christchurch
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OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹14,6911h 25m4 flights
Connecting flight₹24,058Longer, includes a stop84 options
Air distance is about 435 km. FlyX does not currently sell a bus on this pair.
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Airlines flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch
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AI
Air NewZealand Flights
from NZ$27188 flights
Fares from
NZ$271
Non-stop
4 in these results
Departures
88 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
1h 25m · Air NewZealand
First departure of the day
06:00 · Air NewZealand
Last departure of the day
20:25 · Air NewZealand
Flight options found
88
Direct / non-stop options
4
Airport codes
Palmerston North–PMR, Christchurch–CHC
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 88 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 06:00 and the last around 20:25. The fastest flight takes about 1h 25m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from NZ$271, Evening from NZ$398, Afternoon from NZ$512. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Palmerston North to Christchurch 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 Palmerston North to Christchurch dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at NZ$271. This can change from week to week.
How far is Palmerston North from Christchurch by air?
The direct air distance between Palmerston North (PMR) and Christchurch (CHC) 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 PMR to CHC?
Yes. 4 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Palmerston North to Christchurch. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Palmerston North to Christchurch?
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 Palmerston North to Christchurch?
The quickest non-stop Palmerston North to Christchurch flight on this page takes about 1h 25m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Palmerston North to Christchurch 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 Palmerston North to Christchurch flight fare?
The lowest Palmerston North to Christchurch fare on this page is NZ$271. Fares on the same dates run up to NZ$1,521, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Palmerston North to Christchurch flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 06:00 and the last around 20:25, local time at Palmerston North. 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 Palmerston North to Christchurch airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
NZ$271
30/10/2026
Air NewZealand
06:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
NZ$265
07/11/2026
Air NewZealand
06:45
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
NZ$257
06/01/2027
Air NewZealand
06:45
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Palmerston North to Christchurch Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Palmerston North and Christchurch is about 435 KM. In these results, journey times range from 1h 25m to 16h 40m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Palmerston North to Christchurch Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 88 flight options, 4 of them non-stop. The first departure from Palmerston North is at 06:00 and the last is at 20:25. Flights leave from Palmerston North and land at Christchurch International.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Palmerston North to Christchurch
Aerial Distance
435 KM
Flight Duration
1h 25m - 16h 40m
Airport Codes
Palmerston North - PMR, Christchurch - CHC
Total Flights Available
88 flights4 direct84 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 06:00
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 20:25
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
27 flights1 direct26 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
20 flights1 direct19 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
25 flights1 direct24 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
12 flights1 direct11 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
4 flights0 direct4 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
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.
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.
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