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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to South Island 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

Cheap flight deals from Palmerston North to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Palmerston North to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$204

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$336
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/7-9/7
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Palmerston North to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Palmerston North to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palmerston North to South Island. 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
Fri 7/306:00PMR - DUD
2 stops12h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 11/318:45DUD - PMR
1 stop14h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$683
Fri 18/415:25PMR - ZQN
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 21/410:25ZQN - PMR
1 stop23h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$702

Find flights from Palmerston North to South Island within your budget

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Fly from

Palmerston North

Fly to

South Island

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

Palmerston NorthDunedin

PMR - DUD

PMRDUD

Palmerston North

Fri 7/3

06:00-18:30

2 stops12h 30m

Dunedin

Tue 11/3

18:45-09:40

1 stop14h 55m

$683

Palmerston NorthQueenstown

PMR - ZQN

PMRZQN

Palmerston North

Fri 18/4

15:25-09:40

1 stop18h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 21/4

10:25-09:40

1 stop23h 15m

$702

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Deals found on 19/2

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Travel insights for flights from Palmerston North to South Island

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Palmerston North to South Island 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 EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island. 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.

When flying from Palmerston North to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island. 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 zzEDG 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 South Island by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island 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 South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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 airport do you fly from for flights from Palmerston North to South Island?

    Located just 4.0 km from the city centre, Palmerston North (PMR) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Island from Palmerston North.

  • How popular is this Palmerston North to South Island flight route?

  • What are the most popular routes from Palmerston North to South Island?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Palmerston North to South Island are Qantas Airways (84%), Air New Zealand (82%) and Singapore Airlines (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Palmerston North to South Island?

    On average you can expect to pay $305 for a flight from Palmerston North to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $46 while the most popular route, (Palmerston North - Christchurch) is currently priced at $176.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palmerston North to South Island 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 South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Palmerston North to South Island 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$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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