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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch from $204

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PMR — CHC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Palmerston North to Christchurch are usually found in August or July, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Palmerston North to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palmerston North (PMR) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$204

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$256 or less

Good one-way deal

$118 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/7-9/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Palmerston North to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palmerston North to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 9/712:00PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 9/717:50CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$204
Sun 6/410:10PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/406:15CHC - PMR
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$347

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Palmerston North

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Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Wed 9/7

12:00-13:20

Nonstop1h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 9/7

17:50-19:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$204

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sun 6/4

10:10-11:30

Nonstop1h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 13/4

06:15-15:40

1 stop9h 25m

$347

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Deals found on 19/2

Best time to book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PMR to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Palmerston North to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Palmerston North to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to Christchurch

Explore weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to Christchurch. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from PMR to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

    You will need to book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch if you want to fly from Palmerston North to Christchurch. At least 1 airline has flights from Palmerston North (PMR) to Christchurch (CHC) on a regular basis. There are 6 flights to Christchurch from the Palmerston North airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from PMR to CHC to be around 1h 20m.

  • How popular is this Palmerston North to Christchurch flight route?

    This flight path from Palmerston North to Christchurch was viewed by 996 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Palmerston North to Christchurch round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Palmerston North to Christchurch is Air New Zealand. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $204 on this airline. Air New Zealand is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Palmerston North, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (84%), Air New Zealand (82%), Singapore Airlines( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

    While on average a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch is generally $305, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $46. When looking at the most popular route, (Palmerston North - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $176 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Palmerston North to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palmerston North to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$176Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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