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Flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North
There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 22m door to door (65 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 22m
Melbourne to Palmerston North at a glance
Fastest journey5h 22mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch
Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Palmerston North
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MEL Auckland (AKL) PMR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Thu12:30 MEL17:51 AKL0h 54m connection18:45 AKL19:52 PMRAir New Zealand
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MEL Christchurch (CHC) PMR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Wed10:00 MEL15:09 CHC2h 21m connection17:30 CHC18:40 PMRQantas + Air New Zealand
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,647 km1,644 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hPalmerston North vs Melbourne
- Currency in Palmerston North
- NZD
- Airports
- MEL, AVV → PMR
Flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland and Christchurch. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,647 km.
Where do you change planes between Melbourne and Palmerston North?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Palmerston North?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Palmerston North?
Palmerston North is 2 hours ahead of Melbourne.
