Cheap flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North from $177

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — PMR
28 Aug — 4 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Palmerston North are usually found in March or November, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Palmerston North

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR). 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 23 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$177

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$272 or less

Good one-way deal

$244 or less
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 23/11-1/12
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Christchurch to Palmerston North
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North.

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 August 2025.

Sun 23/1107:05CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/1208:55PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/8$177
Thu 16/1008:20CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 19/1019:05PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/8$185
Sun 5/1008:20CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/1012:00PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/8$207
Thu 16/1006:15CHC - PMR
1 stop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1010:10PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/8$242
Tue 28/1007:05CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/1006:50PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/8$257

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Christchurch

Fly to

Palmerston North

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchPalmerston North

CHC - PMR

CHCPMR

Christchurch

Sun 23/11

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Palmerston North

Mon 1/12

08:55-10:20

Nonstop1h 25m

$177

ChristchurchPalmerston North

CHC - PMR

CHCPMR

Christchurch

Thu 16/10

08:20-09:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Palmerston North

Sun 19/10

19:05-20:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$185

ChristchurchPalmerston North

CHC - PMR

CHCPMR

Christchurch

Sun 5/10

08:20-09:40

Nonstop1h 20m

Palmerston North

Sun 12/10

12:00-13:20

Nonstop1h 20m

$207

ChristchurchPalmerston North

CHC - PMR

CHCPMR

Christchurch

Thu 16/10

06:15-12:15

1 stop6h 00m

Palmerston North

Sun 19/10

10:10-11:30

Nonstop1h 20m

$242

ChristchurchPalmerston North

CHC - PMR

CHCPMR

Christchurch

Tue 28/10

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Palmerston North

Wed 29/10

06:50-08:15

Nonstop1h 25m

$257

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Deals found on 21/8

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North (average of $127). Flying from Christchurch to Palmerston North in January is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 CHC to PMR?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 August 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Palmerston North

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palmerston North. 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 Palmerston North. Reviews last updated 23 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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

    If you wish to fly to Palmerston North from Christchurch, then you need to book flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North. There are 6 flights from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR) per day to choose from. Flights to Palmerston North from Christchurch are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North typically takes.

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

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

    A quick flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North can take about 1h 20m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. The distance from Christchurch to Palmerston North is about 435 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($180), offers the cheapest pricing from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Air New Zealand is currently priced 51% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Christchurch to Palmerston North on time: Singapore Airlines (93%), Air New Zealand (90%), Qantas Airways (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $353 for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North. The cheapest flight overall is $114 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Palmerston North) is currently priced at $177.

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North (average of $127). Flying from Christchurch to Palmerston North in January is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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$180Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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