Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Palmerston North?

Flights from San Francisco to Palmerston North usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Palmerston North (PMR).

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Palmerston North pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Palmerston North pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Palmerston North?

A direct flight from San Francisco to Palmerston North takes 00m, covering 17,239 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Palmerston North?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Palmerston North changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $3,026 to $28,675. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Palmerston North?

Palmerston North is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)?

Palmerston North Airport (PMR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $115 for economy cars. Top options include: • EZI • Thrifty • Cross Country Rentals • Europcar • Budget

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Palmerston North?

Air New Zealand ($3,091) and Air Canada ($3,628) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from San Francisco to Palmerston North according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from San Francisco to Palmerston North?

Flights via Auckland Intl (AKL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,082. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Palmerston North, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Auckland Intl (AKL) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Palmerston North stopovers at 8h 55m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

21:50 - 19:55SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

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26h 15m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi

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Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

12:23 - 07:50SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

22h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

07:10 - 11:05PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

24h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

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Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

12:23 - 07:50SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

22h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

07:10 - 11:05PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

24h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$3,255Air New Zealand

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Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

15:38 - 07:50SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

19h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

07:10 - 16:34PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

30h 24m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$3,544Air New Zealand

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Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

19:50 - 09:35SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

16h 45m1 stop Auckland Intl

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24h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$3,580Air New Zealand

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11:25 - 15:50SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

31h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Auckland Intl

10:05 - 16:06PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

27h 01m2 stops Auckland Intl Vancouver Intl

$3,628Air Canada

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Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 17:20SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

58h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Auckland Intl

12:20 - 07:50PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

40h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Singapore Changi

$3,646Singapore Airlines

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Thu, 25 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar

09:40 - 17:20SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

58h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Auckland Intl

12:20 - 07:50PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

40h 30m2 stops Auckland Intl Singapore Changi

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Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

14:02 - 07:50SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

20h 48m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl

07:10 - 14:57PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

28h 47m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles

$3,713Air New Zealand

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Wed, 18 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

19:50 - 19:10SFO San Francisco-PMR Palmerston North

26h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

07:10 - 11:05PMR Palmerston North-SFO San Francisco

24h 55m1 stop Auckland Intl

$3,787Air New Zealand

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Palmerston North?: Air New Zealand ($3,091) and Air Canada ($3,628) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from San Francisco to Palmerston North according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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How long is a flight from San Francisco to Palmerston North?
A direct flight from San Francisco to Palmerston North takes 00m, covering 17,239 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Palmerston North?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Palmerston North changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $3,026 to $28,675. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
Which car hire options are available at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)?
Palmerston North Airport (PMR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $115 for economy cars. Top options include:

• EZI
• Thrifty
• Cross Country Rentals
• Europcar
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Palmerston North?
Flights from San Francisco to Palmerston North usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Palmerston North (PMR).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Palmerston North pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Palmerston North pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Palmerston North?
Palmerston North is 21 hours ahead of San Francisco (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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