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NSN — PMR
22 Aug — 29 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to Palmerston North

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nelson (NSN) 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 17 August 2025.

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July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$572
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from Nelson to Palmerston North

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelson to Palmerston North

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Palmerston North (average of $127). Flying from Nelson 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 NSN to PMR?

Find hourly flight availability from Nelson 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 17 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Nelson to Palmerston North in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Nelson to Palmerston North chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Christchurch (CHC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 73% of one-stop itineraries from Nelson to Palmerston North on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Nelson to Palmerston North, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Christchurch (CHC) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $439.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Nelson to Palmerston North, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 3h 35m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Nelson to Palmerston North, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.

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 17 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand from Nelson to Palmerston North by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
504 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

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

    This flight path from Nelson to Palmerston North was viewed by 23 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $269, was found to be the cheapest airline from Nelson to Palmerston North. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Originair. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to Palmerston North (average of $127). Flying from Nelson 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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Fly from Nelson to Palmerston North on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Nelson to Palmerston North. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 17 August 2025.
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Top 2 airlines flying from Nelson to Palmerston North

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Nelson to Palmerston North. 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 17 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$269Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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OriginairCheapest$300Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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