What airport do you fly into for flights to Palmerston North?

Booking a flight to Palmerston North (PMR) is your only option if you intend on flying to Palmerston North. It is only a 4.0 km journey from Palmerston North to Palmerston North’s city centre.

Can I find cheaper flights to Palmerston North if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Palmerston North on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Palmerston North?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palmerston North.

Where does the fastest flight to Palmerston North depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Palmerston North, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 15 minutes).

Does Palmerston North have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Palmerston North can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Palmerston North?

Yes. Palmerston North has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Motel is the closest property to Palmerston North (0.0 km away from Palmerston North).

How long is the flight to Palmerston North?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Palmerston North takes 12 hours 30 minutes. Flights to Palmerston North from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Palmerston North ranges from 60.0 - 90.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. March is typically the driest time to visit Palmerston North when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Palmerston North, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 18.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 9.0 C).

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Q: What are the most popular airlines that fly to Palmerston North?

The most popular airline flying from Sydney to Palmerston North is Air New Zealand.

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Sat 6/1217:55SYD - PMR

1 stop12h 30mAir New Zealand

Sat 13/1212:20PMR - SYD

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$719

Sat 6/1209:00SYD - PMR

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1217:50PMR - SYD

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$941

Sat 6/1222:00SYD - PMR

2 stops17h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 13/1212:20PMR - SYD

2 stops10h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,253

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Sat 6/1217:55SYD - PMR

1 stop12h 30mAir New Zealand

Sat 13/1212:20PMR - SYD

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$719

Sat 6/1209:00SYD - PMR

1 stop6h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 13/1217:50PMR - SYD

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$941

Sat 6/1222:00SYD - PMR

2 stops17h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 13/1212:20PMR - SYD

2 stops10h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,253

One-way flights to Palmerston North
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Sat 6/1207:45SYD - PMR

1 stop7h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 22/10$429

Tue 18/1106:20SYD - PMR

1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$449

Sat 6/1206:10SYD - PMR

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$454

Sat 22/1109:00SYD - PMR

1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$460

Wed 19/1119:15SYD - PMR

1 stop10h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$481

Fri 21/1119:15SYD - PMR

1 stop10h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$486

Mon 17/1119:15SYD - PMR

1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$515

Mon 17/1121:20SYD - PMR

2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$521

Thu 20/1109:00SYD - PMR

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$530

Sun 16/1114:15SYD - PMR

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10$538

Flights to Palmerston North in 2025

Return from	$719
One-way from	$429
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$969

Air New Zealand
6/12-13/12
2 total stops
21h 15m total
Sydney to Palmerston North

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Air New Zealand
6/12
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7h 35m total
Sydney to Palmerston North

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SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

17:55-08:25

1 stop12h 30m

Palmerston North

Sat 13/12

12:20-19:05

1 stop8h 45m

$719

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

09:00-17:20

1 stop6h 20m

Palmerston North

Sat 13/12

17:50-11:05

2 stops19h 15m

$941

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

22:00-17:20

2 stops17h 20m

Palmerston North

Sat 13/12

12:20-21:00

2 stops10h 40m

$1,253

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

07:45-17:20

1 stop7h 35m

$429

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/11

06:20-14:50

1 stop6h 30m

$449

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

06:10-09:35

2 stops25h 25m

$454

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/11

19:15-07:50

1 stop10h 35m

$481

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

19:15-07:50

1 stop10h 35m

$486

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

19:15-13:15

1 stop16h 00m

$515

SydneyPalmerston North

SYD - PMR

SYDPMR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

21:20-13:15

2 stops13h 55m

$521

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What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Palmerston North?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to Palmerston North is Air New Zealand.

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8.0

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6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

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Very Good

517 reviews

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Very Good

517 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Palmerston North

What airport do you fly into for flights to Palmerston North?
Booking a flight to Palmerston North (PMR) is your only option if you intend on flying to Palmerston North. It is only a 4.0 km journey from Palmerston North to Palmerston North’s city centre.
Can I find cheaper flights to Palmerston North if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Palmerston North on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Palmerston North?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Palmerston North.
Where does the fastest flight to Palmerston North depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Palmerston North, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 15 minutes).
Does Palmerston North have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Palmerston North can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Palmerston North?
Yes. Palmerston North has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Motel is the closest property to Palmerston North (0.0 km away from Palmerston North).

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