Question 1

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of a direct flight to Palmerston North from Christchurch is typically 1h 20m. The journey crosses a distance of 700 km.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Palmerston North per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 2 and 5 direct flights that take off from Christchurch and land in Palmerston North, with an average flight time of 1h 20m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 26 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 19% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North was $177 for a one-way ticket and $358 for a return.

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Palmerston North on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Christchurch, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Christchurch you will be using Christchurch. You will be landing at Palmerston North, also known as Palmerston North.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 07:05 and will be landing in Palmerston North at 08:25.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North jets off at 17:35 and lands at 18:55.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Christchurch and Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Christchurch to Palmerston North direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $181.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

The ATR 72-201 / 202 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Palmerston North flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Palmerston North.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North on a daily basis.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North is February, where tickets cost $243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $494 and $411 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Palmerston North from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Palmerston North with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Palmerston North from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Christchurch and Palmerston North historically see delays in approximately 6% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 71 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Christchurch to Palmerston North flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Air New Zealand have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 6% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Wednesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Tuesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Christchurch to Palmerston North flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 53% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 23

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Palmerston North from Christchurch usually cost between $333 and $521 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $358 on Air New Zealand (21 Sept–21 Sept).

Question 24

What are the most popular airlines flying to Palmerston North?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Palmerston North is Jetstar, followed by Air New Zealand.

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