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Flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North

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Cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration11 h and 20 mFlights between Melbourne and Palmerston North take, on average, 11 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportsMelbourne AirportFor flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North
Destination airportPalmerston North AirportFor the route from Melbourne to Palmerston North
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North
One-way average Price£285The average price for a flight Melbourne - Palmerston North at Opodo is £285, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to Palmerston North when departing from Melbourne
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 2.42 NZD
1 NZD = 0.41 GBP
Last checked on Sun 08/11
Distance: 1,645 mi
Melbourne airports
Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 7 mi
Palmerston North airports

Book your Melbourne to Palmerston North flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North (New Zealand) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Melbourne to Palmerston North takes roughly 4 h and 50 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Melbourne–Palmerston North route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

The weather in Palmerston North

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Palmerston North, temperatures average around 23ºC in the warmest months and roughly 5ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 23ºC
  • Lows: down to 4ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: March
  • Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Palmerston North. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
When you fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North the average price is £285. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Melbourne to Palmerston North. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
The most popular months to book a flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North are July, August and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
The best time of the year to go to Palmerston North when flying from Melbourne depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Palmerston North from Melbourne in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, March, February and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Melbourne - Palmerston North.
How long does the flight take to go from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
The total flight time between Melbourne and Palmerston North is of around 11 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,644.73 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Palmerston North compared to Melbourne?
While in Melbourne temperatures can reach an average of 21º ºC in summer, Palmerston North can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 9º ºC in Palmerston North, compared to the 11º ºC average in Melbourne.

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