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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North from $735

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — PMR
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 11 August 2026.

Sat 5/918:55 -
1 stop14h 55m
Sun 13/918:30 -
1 stop15h 35m
Deal found 10/8$799
Tue 6/1018:45 -
1 stop11h 05m
Thu 15/1006:45 -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 11/8$811
Mon 30/1123:55 -
1 stop9h 35m
Sat 19/1217:50 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 7/8$835
Wed 12/818:10 -
1 stop18h 35m
Wed 2/920:25 -
1 stop27h 10m
Deal found 10/8$902

Find 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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$735

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,100
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 22/1-26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Palmerston North
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($173 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL Melbourne - PMR Palmerston North

MELPMR

Melbourne

Fri 22/1

18:50-11:20

1 stop14h 30m

Palmerston North

Tue 26/1

12:00-17:40

1 stop7h 40m

$735
Fastest return journey

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL Melbourne - PMR Palmerston North

MELPMR

Melbourne

Mon 30/11

23:55-11:30

1 stop9h 35m

Palmerston North

Sat 19/12

17:50-22:50

1 stop7h 00m

$835

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL Melbourne - PMR Palmerston North

MELPMR

Melbourne

Sat 5/9

14:05-08:40

2 stops16h 35m

Palmerston North

Sun 13/9

20:25-12:35

2 stops18h 10m

$1,174

MelbournePalmerston North

MEL Melbourne - PMR Palmerston North

MELPMR

Melbourne

Tue 6/10

10:15-08:25

2 stops20h 10m

Palmerston North

Thu 15/10

17:50-08:10

2 stops16h 20m

$1,226

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What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North?

Share of one-stop return flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of one-stop itineraries from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Auckland (AKL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $976.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 8h 19m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Melbourne Airport to Palmerston North, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 56m.

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 11 August 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
659 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,June 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

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.

  • 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 $665. Air New Zealand is 28% 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.

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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$665Average$871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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