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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to South Island from $225

PMR — CHC
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Palmerston North to South Island

Thu 29/1006:45 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 1/1107:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 7/9$254
Wed 9/1208:55 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 16/1207:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/9$259
Tue 24/1115:20 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Fri 27/1107:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 10/9$276
Fri 30/1012:00 -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 1/1107:05 -
Nonstop1h 20m
Deal found 6/9$294
Mon 5/1008:20 -
2 stops12h 20m
Thu 8/1006:05 -
2 stops9h 50m
Deal found 9/9$596
Fri 25/906:45 -
1 stop3h 35m
Tue 29/908:10 -
2 stops11h 00m
Deal found 9/9$618
Thu 24/917:50 -
1 stop22h 45m
Mon 28/907:00 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 9/9$640
Tue 22/906:45 -
1 stop2h 55m
Sat 26/914:35 -
1 stop3h 25m
Deal found 7/9$733
Wed 23/908:55 -
1 stop4h 55m
Sun 27/909:25 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 8/9$738

Find flight deals from Palmerston North to South Island

Round-trip from

$254

One-way from

$225

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$360
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 29/10-1/11
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Palmerston North to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/9-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Palmerston North to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Tue 15/9

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$225

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Tue 29/9

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Thu 29/10

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 1/11

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$257

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Fri 30/10

12:00-13:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 1/11

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$294

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sat 20/2

06:45-08:10

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 27/2

10:00-11:20

Nonstop1h 20m

$299

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sat 24/10

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 27/10

17:30-18:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$405

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Tue 15/9

08:20-15:45

1 stop7h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-00:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$422

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sat 24/10

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 31/10

10:00-11:20

Nonstop1h 20m

$424

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR Palmerston North - CHC Christchurch

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sun 25/10

17:50-22:40

1 stop4h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 1/11

07:05-08:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$448

Palmerston NorthDunedin

PMR Palmerston North - DUD Dunedin

PMRDUD

Palmerston North

Mon 5/10

08:20-20:40

2 stops12h 20m

Dunedin

Thu 8/10

06:05-15:55

2 stops9h 50m

$596

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Best time to book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Palmerston North to South Island

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island (average of $323). Flying from Palmerston North to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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 EDG?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Palmerston North to South Island is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island

The most flights from PMR to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

The best time to book flights from Palmerston North to South Island is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Palmerston North to South Island, such as Air New Zealand. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
669 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Related info for your journey

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

    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.

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

    Within the past month, 677 users have taken a look at flights from Palmerston North to South Island.

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

    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 $257. Palmerston North and South Island are separated by a distance of 435 km. All flights are typically direct.

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

    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.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Palmerston North to South Island are Qantas Airways (91%), Air New Zealand (89%) and Singapore Airlines (89%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $421 for a flight from Palmerston North to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $117 while the most popular route, (Palmerston North - Christchurch) is currently priced at $254.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island (average of $323). Flying from Palmerston North to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Palmerston North to South Island

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$193Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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