Non-stop flights to Palmerston North (PMR)
Palmerston North International Airport is a small airport in New Zealand. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 2 domestic flights to Palmerston North.
Palmerston North is mainly known for its nature and family fun.
Most tourists come to Palmerston North to visit Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa).
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All direct flights to Palmerston North Airlines flying to Palmerston North Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 360 flights arriving at Palmerston North Airport, which are 84 flights per week or 12 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Palmerston North are routes from Auckland (AKL) in New Zealand and Christchurch (CHC), also in New Zealand. These two routes together are operated 360 times this month, and make up for 100% of all monthly arrivals at Palmerston North International Airport.
The longest flight to Palmerston North PMR is departing from Christchurch (CHC). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes and covers a distance of 270 miles (435 km).
List of all direct flights to Palmerston North
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Palmerston North, ordered by popularity.
Airlines flying to Palmerston North
The only airline that flies to Palmerston North is Air New Zealand.
International flights to Palmerston North
Currently there are no international flights to Palmerston North. The only flights to Palmerston North are domestic flights within New Zealand. To get to Palmerston North from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Auckland or Christchurch.
Domestic flights to Palmerston North
Flights from New Zealand to Palmerston North

There are 2 airports in New Zealand that have non-stop domestic flights to Palmerston North.
From Auckland and Christchurch, you can fly with Air New Zealand (Star Alliance).
Alternative airports near Palmerston North
Flying to an alternative airport near Palmerston North could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Palmerston North (PMR) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Whanganui (WAG) and Paraparaumu Beach (PPQ).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Palmerston North?
There are 2 airports in Palmerston North: Palmerston North International Airport (PMR) and Wanganui Airport (WAG).
What is the best airport to fly into Palmerston North?
The most convenient airport to fly into Palmerston North is Palmerston North International Airport (PMR).
How many airlines fly to Palmerston North?
There is 1 airline flying to Palmerston North, which is Air New Zealand, as of April 2021.
Which airlines fly to Palmerston North?
Air New Zealand is the only airline flying to Palmerston North.
Which alliances are flying to Palmerston North?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Palmerston North.
How many nonstop flights are there to Palmerston North?
There are roughly 360 flights arriving at Palmerston North every month (or 84 flights each week), from a total of 2 airports - all within New Zealand.
What is the official name of Palmerston North Airport?
The official name of Palmerston North Airport is Palmerston North International Airport.
What is the airport code of Palmerston North Airport?
The airport code of Palmerston North Airport is PMR.
What are the most popular flights to Palmerston North?
Auckland and Christchurch are the only airports with flights to Palmerston North.
How long is the flight to Palmerston North?
Auckland to Palmerston North | 1h 15m |
Christchurch to Palmerston North | 1h 20m |