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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Auckland to Palmerston North:

• Earliest: departs at 06:35 and lands at 07:50
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 21:45.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Auckland to Palmerston North.

A direct flight from Auckland to Palmerston North takes 1h 15m, covering 604 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Auckland to Palmerston North range from $257 to $428, with an average of $334 over the past 12 months. Anything below $257 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 43% above the $334 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Auckland to Palmerston North flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$177 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand and Air Chathams. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Auckland to Palmerston North flights, with 38% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $212 to $1,717. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Palmerston North are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $165, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Palmerston North Airport (PMR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $41 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• EZI
• Europcar
• Cross Country Rentals
• Hertz

Flights from Auckland to Palmerston North usually depart from Auckland Intl (AKL) and arrive at Palmerston North (PMR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Auckland to Palmerston North route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 19m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Auckland to Palmerston North. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $308 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $396, a difference of $88.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Auckland and Palmerston North.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.