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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch from $122

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PMR — CHC
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Palmerston North to Christchurch are usually found in November or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 3 April 2026.

Wed 13/506:45
PMR
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 20/507:05
CHC
-
PMR
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/3$255
Tue 2/606:45
PMR
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Wed 3/607:05
CHC
-
PMR
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$259
Sat 16/515:40
PMR
-
CHC
1 stop3h 40m
Air New Zealand
Fri 19/607:05
CHC
-
PMR
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 29/3$329
Wed 2/915:40
PMR
-
CHC
1 stop4h 45m
Air New Zealand
Tue 22/917:35
CHC
-
PMR
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$355
Mon 27/408:55
PMR
-
CHC
Nonstop1h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/517:35
CHC
-
PMR
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$369
Fri 19/620:25
PMR
-
CHC
1 stop19h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 22/607:05
CHC
-
PMR
Nonstop1h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/4$411

Find 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 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$255

One-way from

$122

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$296 or less

Good one-way deal

$260 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Palmerston North to Christchurch
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 2/6
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Palmerston North to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 3 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Wed 2/9

11:45-13:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 22/9

09:50-11:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$255

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Wed 13/5

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$255

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sat 16/5

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 19/6

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$255

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Fri 19/6

20:25-15:25

1 stop19h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$411

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Mon 27/4

06:00-19:20

1 stop13h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 4/5

17:35-18:55

Nonstop1h 20m

$421

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Fri 19/6

20:25-07:50

1 stop11h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

06:15-13:15

1 stop7h 00m

$474

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Thu 16/4

10:05-07:25

1 stop21h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 20/4

19:10-21:45

1 stop26h 35m

$570

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Thu 16/4

07:10-14:25

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 20/4

18:10-21:45

2 stops27h 35m

$693
Cheapest one-way

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Tue 2/6

12:20-16:25

1 stop4h 05m

$219
Fastest single journey

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Fri 10/4

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

$327

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Best time to book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch

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 2 April 2026.

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 78 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 $91). Flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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 3 April 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Palmerston North to Christchurch at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

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 3 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch, such as Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
623 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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 4 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 25m.

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

    This flight path from Palmerston North to Christchurch was viewed by 1,011 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

    Departing from Palmerston North to Christchurch will take you 1h 25m. Palmerston North and Christchurch are separated by a distance of 435 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 $185 on this airline. Air New Zealand is priced at 48% 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 (96%), Air New Zealand (90%), Singapore Airlines( 85%).

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

    While on average a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch is generally $348, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $170. When looking at the most popular route, (Palmerston North - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $255 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 $91). Flying from Palmerston North to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$185Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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