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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown from $371

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PMR — ZQN
18 Jul — 25 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Palmerston North to Queenstown Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Palmerston North to Queenstown

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Palmerston North (PMR) to Queenstown (ZQN). 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$371

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$441
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/10-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 30m total
  • Palmerston North to Queenstown
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($50 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palmerston North to Queenstown. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 July 2025.

Sat 4/1006:50PMR - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/1015:05ZQN - PMR
1 stop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/7$371
Sun 27/718:50PMR - ZQN
2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/708:55ZQN - PMR
2 stops12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$644

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 13 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown that are best for you.

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Palmerston North

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Palmerston NorthQueenstown

PMR - ZQN

PMRZQN

Palmerston North

Sat 4/10

06:50-13:05

1 stop6h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/10

15:05-19:20

1 stop4h 15m

$371

Palmerston NorthQueenstown

PMR - ZQN

PMRZQN

Palmerston North

Sun 27/7

18:50-10:40

2 stops15h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 31/7

08:55-21:35

2 stops12h 40m

$644

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Deals found on 12/7

Best time to book a flight from Palmerston North to Queenstown

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Palmerston North to Queenstown. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Palmerston North to Queenstown may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Palmerston North to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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 ZQN?

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

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Palmerston North to Queenstown in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Queenstown

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queenstown. 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 Queenstown. Reviews last updated 13 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Palmerston North to Queenstown have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

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.

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

    Currently priced at $371, Air New Zealand will fly you from Palmerston North to Queenstown and back. In addition to Air New Zealand, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Palmerston North to Queenstown for 17% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to Queenstown (average of $114). Flying from Palmerston North to Queenstown in February is currently the most expensive (average of $185). 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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