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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North from $440

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PMR
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 January 2026.

Fri 6/318:50
MEL
-
PMR
1 stop18h 00m
Air New Zealand
Fri 13/316:25
PMR
-
MEL
1 stop7h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$779
Tue 4/818:40
MEL
-
PMR
1 stop22h 15m
Qantas Airways
Thu 6/808:55
PMR
-
MEL
1 stop25h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$846
Fri 6/315:50
MEL
-
PMR
2 stops14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/315:40
PMR
-
MEL
1 stop7h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$964
Fri 6/309:00
MEL
-
PMR
2 stops10h 35m
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/312:20
PMR
-
MEL
2 stops10h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,340

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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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$779

One-way from

$440

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$930
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Palmerston North
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Palmerston North
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 22 January 2026.
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MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

18:50-14:50

1 stop18h 00m

Palmerston North

Fri 13/3

16:25-21:30

1 stop7h 05m

$779

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Fri 6/3

09:00-21:35

2 stops10h 35m

Palmerston North

Fri 13/3

12:20-21:05

2 stops10h 45m

$1,340

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

18:50-14:50

1 stop18h 00m

$440

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

14:05-07:50

2 stops15h 45m

$699

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL - PMR

MELPMR

Melbourne

Thu 12/2

07:05-07:50

3 stops22h 45m

$905

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Deals found on 20/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North (average of $290). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North in September is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 22 January 2026.
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
573 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 10h 35m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,340. Melbourne Airport and Palmerston North are separated by a distance of 2660 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $550. Air New Zealand is 36% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North (average of $290). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North in September is currently the most expensive (average of $462). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Melbourne to Palmerston North

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Air New ZealandCheapest$550Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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