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How popular is this Palmerston North to South Island flight route?

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Within the past month, 1,296 users have taken a look at flights from Palmerston North to South Island. Find deals

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How long is the flight from Palmerston North to South Island?

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A quick flight from Palmerston North to South Island can take about 1h 25m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. Palmerston North and South Island are separated by a distance of 435 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island (average of $98). Flying from Palmerston North to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $183). 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. Find deals

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Weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island

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The most flights from PMR to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average). Find deals

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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What are the most popular routes from Palmerston North to South Island?

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While some choose either Palmerston North - Dunedin or Palmerston North - Queenstown Intl, Palmerston North - Christchurch is the most popular route from Palmerston North to South Island.

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Palmerston North to South Island?

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On average you can expect to pay $327 for a flight from Palmerston North to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Palmerston North - Christchurch) is currently priced at $179.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from Palmerston North to South Island?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Palmerston North to South Island are Singapore Airlines (88%), Air New Zealand (85%) and Qantas Airways (82%).

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 54 days in advance to save up to 167% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 54 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Palmerston North to South Island 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $266, or $594 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Palmerston North to South Island?

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The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to South Island from Palmerston North average $331. You can even find prices in December for less than $331, as users have found deals to South Island from as low as $191. The month of May appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Island from Palmerston North. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

Question 12

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

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When flying from Palmerston North to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 13

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

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Located just 4.0 km from the city centre, Palmerston North (PMR) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Island from Palmerston North.

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Palmerston North to South Island?

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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 Palmerston North to South Island.

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

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

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

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Palmerston North to South Island via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Palmerston North to South Island by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

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Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Palmerston North to South Island with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

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Round-trip from	$238
One-way from	$164
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$336

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West Coast Air	Cheapest$146	Average$561	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search West Coast Air flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$173	Average$433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Originair	Cheapest$312	Average$562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Originair flights

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