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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
17% Trains in Christchurch are 17% cheaper than in Palmerston North.
Palmerston North £1.61
Christchurch £1.33
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
0% A meal in Christchurch costs roughly the same as in Palmerston North.
Palmerston North £11.47
Christchurch £11.47
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 2.18 NZD
1 NZD = 0.47 GBP
Last checked on 25 July 2024
Distance: 267 miles
Palmerston North airports
Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 6 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Palmerston North to Christchurch change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Palmerston North to Christchurch may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Palmerston North and Christchurch, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Palmerston North to Christchurch airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch

How long does the flight take to go from Palmerston North to Christchurch?
The total flight time between Palmerston North and Christchurch is of around 01:20 hours on average, considering an average distance of 435 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Palmerston North to Christchurch at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Palmerston North to Christchurch. 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.
Is Christchurch expensive to visit compared to Palmerston North?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Christchurch costs an average of 1.61 GBP, 12% cheaper than Palmerston North, with a fare of 1.84 GBP, while train tickets costs 17% less in Christchurch: 1.33 GBP against 1.61 GBP in Palmerston North. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 11.47 GBP in both Christchurch and Palmerston North. The price of the coffee is around 2% cheaper in Christchurch, with an average of 2.54 GBP, while in Palmerston North the coffee costs 2.60 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?
The most popular months to book a trip from Palmerston North to Christchurch are August, October and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Palmerston North to Christchurch?
The best time of the year to go to Christchurch when flying from Palmerston North depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, January is the top 1º month to fly to Christchurch from Palmerston North in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, July and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Palmerston North - Christchurch.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Palmerston North to Christchurch?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Palmerston North. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Christchurch compared to Palmerston North?
While in Palmerston North the temperatures can reach an average of 29.02 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Christchurch's temperatures can go up to 30.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.38 ºC in Christchurch, compared to the -0.9 ºC average degrees reported in Palmerston North. During the winter period, Palmerston North can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Christchurch have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Palmerston North and Christchurch?
The main airport route flying between Palmerston North and Christchurch is: Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Air New Zealand.
Flight Duration 1 h and 20 m Flights between Palmerston North and Christchurch take, on average, 1 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Departing Airport Palmerston North International Airport The airport Palmerston North International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Palmerston North and Christchurch
Arriving Airport Christchurch International Airport Flights departing Palmerston North with Christchurch as destination arrive at Christchurch International Airport
High season January According to search data from our customers, January is the busiest time to fly from Palmerston North to Christchurch

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