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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North from $529

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PMR
18 Oct — 25 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Palmerston North

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) to Palmerston North (PMR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$752

One-way from

$529

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$704
31/10-7/11
  • 31/10-7/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Palmerston North
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15/12
  • 15/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Melbourne to Palmerston North
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Palmerston North. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Fri 31/1013:55MEL - PMR
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1115:40PMR - MEL
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$752
Fri 31/1005:45MEL - PMR
2 stops9h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 7/1108:55PMR - MEL
2 stops14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,226

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North that are best for you.

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Melbourne

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Palmerston North

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Depart

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Price

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

13:55-07:50

1 stop15h 55m

Palmerston North

Fri 7/11

15:40-22:45

1 stop9h 05m

$752

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Fri 31/10

05:45-17:20

2 stops9h 35m

Palmerston North

Fri 7/11

08:55-21:50

2 stops14h 55m

$1,226

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

20:35-07:50

2 stops33h 15m

$529

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Mon 15/12

18:30-17:20

1 stop20h 50m

$552

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Wed 24/12

18:50-19:00

1 stop22h 10m

$597

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Deals found on 15/9

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Reviews of airlines servicing Palmerston North

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Palmerston North. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Palmerston North. Reviews last updated 18 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Palmerston North. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 4.0 km from the city centre, Palmerston North is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Palmerston North from Melbourne. Booking flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North (PMR) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Melbourne from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North?

    A quick flight from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North can take about 9h 35m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,226. Melbourne Airport and Palmerston North are separated by a distance of 2660 km.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North round-trip from $602. Air New Zealand is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Palmerston North flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Palmerston North by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Palmerston North

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Air New ZealandCheapest$602Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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