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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Christchurch to Palmerston North flights typically cost between $292 and $531 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $224 on Air New Zealand (11 Sept–14 Sept).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Christchurch to Palmerston North flights typically cost between $292 and $531 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $224 on Air New Zealand (11 Sept–14 Sept).

Question 2

How often are flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 7% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Palmerston North have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 71 minutes.

Question 3

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 4

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Palmerston North flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Palmerston North flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How popular is this Christchurch to Palmerston North flight route?

Accepted Answer

This flight path from Christchurch to Palmerston North was viewed by 271 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

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 $224. The distance from Christchurch to Palmerston North is about 435 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air New Zealand ($181), offers the cheapest pricing from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Air New Zealand is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North, you should look to book at least 84 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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North (average of $244). Flying from Christchurch to Palmerston North in April is currently the most expensive (average of $495). 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.

Question 11

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Palmerston North

Accepted Answer

The most flights from CHC to PMR are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palmerston North ranges from 60.0 - 90.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Palmerston North when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palmerston North, 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 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

Question 14

What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay $328 for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North. The cheapest flight overall is $105 while the most popular route, (Christchurch - Palmerston North) is currently priced at $224.

Question 15

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

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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: Qantas Airways (96%), Air New Zealand (94%), Singapore Airlines (93%).

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

If you wish to fly to Palmerston North from Christchurch, then you need to book flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North. There are 5 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.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

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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.

Question 20

Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Palmerston North by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Christchurch to Palmerston North flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Palmerston North from Christchurch shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$224
One-way from	$160
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$326
Good round-trip deal	$219 or less
Good one-way deal	$174 or less

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North, you should look to book at least 84 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?

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

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Palmerston North flights typically cost between $292 and $531 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $224 on Air New Zealand (11 Sept–14 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Christchurch to Palmerston North

The most flights from CHC to PMR are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How often are flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North delayed?

About 7% of weekly flights between Christchurch and Palmerston North have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 71 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Palmerston North flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Palmerston North flights?

Over the past year, Air New Zealand have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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Christchurch to Palmerston North flights typically cost between $292 and $531 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $224 on Air New Zealand (11 Sept–14 Sept).