Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 41m.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 59m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $889.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

How long is the flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport in about 27h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport is about 2660 km.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Melbourne Airport ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Melbourne Airport when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Melbourne Airport, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 8.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne?

Most people fly from Palmerston North (PMR) if they book a flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne. On average, Palmerston North has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Palmerston North is conveniently located just 4.0 km from Palmerston North’s city centre.

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

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

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Mon 30/11

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20:25-21:35

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06:45-08:05

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08:55-21:35

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06:35-19:10

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport (average of $649). Flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $785 and $1,127 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $940 on Air New Zealand (18 Oct–25 Oct).

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AKL - IAH

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Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne?
Most people fly from Palmerston North (PMR) if they book a flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne. On average, Palmerston North has 0 outbound flights to Melbourne per day from 2 airlines. Palmerston North is conveniently located just 4.0 km from Palmerston North’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?
Airlines like Air New Zealand fly from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport in about 27h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport is about 2660 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($643), and Qantas Airways ($685) offers the cheapest pricing from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport. Air New Zealand is priced at 32% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Palmerston North to Melbourne flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Palmerston North to Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport (average of $649). Flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,271). 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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How much does it cost for a return flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $785 and $1,127 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $940 on Air New Zealand (18 Oct–25 Oct).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $889.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 59m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport?

Flights via Christchurch (CHC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 41m.

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Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport flights typically cost between $785 and $1,127 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $940 on Air New Zealand (18 Oct–25 Oct).