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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 another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Palmerston North to Auckland range from $250 to $398, with an average of $313 over the past 12 months. Anything below $250 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 60% above the $313 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Palmerston North to Auckland flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$180 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 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Palmerston North to Auckland are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $386, which is 72% above the typical average for this route.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• EZU Car Rental
• Rental Cars 247
• 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, 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 Palmerston North to Auckland route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 25m.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Palmerston North to Auckland. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $281 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $339, a difference of $58.

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 Palmerston North and Auckland.

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sparks Arena, Skycity Auckland, and Sky Tower. 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

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