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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport

PMR — MEL
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Palmerston North to Melbourne

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palmerston North (PMR) to Melbourne (MEL). 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 13 September 2025.

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July

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May

Average price

$851
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Best time to book a flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 MEL?

Find hourly flight availability from Palmerston North to Melbourne. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 September 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Melbourne

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne. Reviews last updated 13 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport, such as Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Palmerston North to Melbourne. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($639), and Qantas Airways ($864) offers the cheapest pricing from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport. Air New Zealand is priced at 26% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport (average of $263). Flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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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Fly from Palmerston North to Melbourne on these airlines

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Top 2 airlines flying from Palmerston North to Melbourne

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne. 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 13 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$639Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$864Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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