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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch from $395

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PMR — CHC
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
1 adult

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

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 20 December 2024.

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$395

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/1-10/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Palmerston North to Christchurch
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Palmerston North to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

Tue 7/106:50PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/112:55CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/12$395
Tue 7/117:10PMR - CHC
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/108:20CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$498

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 20 December 2024.

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Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Tue 7/1

06:50-08:10

Nonstop1h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 10/1

12:55-14:15

Nonstop1h 20m

$395

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Tue 7/1

17:10-20:35

2 stops27h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 10/1

08:20-09:40

Nonstop1h 20m

$498

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Deals found on 19/12

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 13 December 2024.

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 20 December 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Palmerston North to Christchurch in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 20 December 2024.

The most flights from PMR to CHC are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 20 December 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

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 7 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 972 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 $395 on this airline.

  • 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: Air New Zealand (75%), Singapore Airlines (73%), Qantas Airways( 71%).

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

    While on average a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch is generally $336, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $106. When looking at the most popular route, (Palmerston North - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $287 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$179Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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