$95 Find Cheap Flights from Palmerston North to Auckland – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:15
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 21:40.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

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

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

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Palmerston North to Auckland range from $242 to $404, with an average of $309 over the past 12 months. Anything below $242 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 53% above the route average of $309. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $309 return, compared with $401 via a stopover through Christchurch (CHC).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Palmerston North to Auckland flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$176 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 Palmerston North to Auckland flights, with 51% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 12%, 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 $232 to $1,694. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Palmerston North to Auckland are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $244, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• EZI
• Mode
• Europcar

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Palmerston North to Auckland route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 25 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Palmerston North to Auckland pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Palmerston North to Auckland route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $283 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $323, a difference of $40. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sky Tower, Sparks Arena, and Skycity Auckland. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

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
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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