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Cheap flights from Palmerston North to South Island from $179

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PMR — CHC
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Palmerston North to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Palmerston North to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$223

One-way from

$179

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$316
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/10-17/10
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 40m total
  • Palmerston North to South Island
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 00m total
  • Palmerston North to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Palmerston North to South Island

Cheapest flights from Palmerston North to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Palmerston North to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 July 2025.

Sun 12/1019:05PMR - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Fri 17/1017:15CHC - PMR
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$223
Tue 19/815:00PMR - CHC
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/813:50CHC - PMR
1 stop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$357
Sat 23/819:05PMR - ZQN
1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 30/813:05ZQN - PMR
1 stop5h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$366
Wed 3/1206:50PMR - DUD
1 stop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 4/1210:45DUD - PMR
2 stops8h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$414
Sat 23/817:05PMR - ZQN
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/818:20ZQN - PMR
3 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,241

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Palmerston North to South Island that are best for you.

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Palmerston North

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South Island

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sun 12/10

19:05-20:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

17:15-18:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$223

Palmerston NorthQueenstown

PMR - ZQN

PMRZQN

Palmerston North

Sat 23/8

19:05-09:40

1 stop14h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/8

13:05-18:35

1 stop5h 30m

$366

Palmerston NorthDunedin

PMR - DUD

PMRDUD

Palmerston North

Wed 3/12

06:50-10:20

1 stop3h 30m

Dunedin

Thu 4/12

10:45-19:10

2 stops8h 25m

$414

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sat 23/8

15:00-19:35

1 stop4h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 30/8

18:10-08:45

2 stops14h 35m

$552

Palmerston NorthQueenstown

PMR - ZQN

PMRZQN

Palmerston North

Sat 23/8

17:05-09:40

2 stops16h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/8

18:20-14:15

3 stops19h 55m

$1,241

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sun 24/8

16:10-22:10

1 stop6h 00m

$179

Palmerston NorthChristchurch

PMR - CHC

PMRCHC

Palmerston North

Sun 24/8

18:50-20:30

2 stops25h 40m

$277

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Deals found on 10/7

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island (average of $97). Flying from Palmerston North to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Palmerston North to South Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

The most flights from PMR to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 10 July 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

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.

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  • 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?

  • What are the most popular routes 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 Singapore Airlines (83%), Air New Zealand (83%) and Qantas Airways (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $290 for a flight from Palmerston North to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (Palmerston North - Christchurch) is currently priced at $223.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Palmerston North to South Island (average of $97). Flying from Palmerston North to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 3 airlines flying from Palmerston North to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Palmerston North to South Island. 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 10 July 2025.
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West Coast AirCheapest$142Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$169Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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OriginairCheapest$304Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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