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

• Earliest: departs at 07:05 and lands at 08:25
• Latest: departs at 17:35 and lands at 18:55.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

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

A direct flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North takes 1h 20m, covering 700 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 Christchurch to Palmerston North range from $298 to $524, with an average of $385 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 64% above the $385 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Christchurch to Palmerston North flights. 94% 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Christchurch to Palmerston North flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 33%, 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 $223 to $2,146. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Christchurch to Palmerston North are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 24% above 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 Christchurch to Palmerston North usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Palmerston North (PMR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Christchurch to Palmerston North route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 08m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Christchurch to Palmerston North. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $332 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $599, a difference of $267.

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 Christchurch 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.