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Flights from Palmerston North to Brisbane
There are no direct flights from Palmerston North to Brisbane. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 27m door to door (71 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 27m
Palmerston North to Brisbane at a glance
Fastest journey5h 27mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch
Best ways to fly from Palmerston North to Brisbane
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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PMR Auckland (AKL) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Mon12:15 PMR13:20 AKL0h 55m connection14:15 AKL14:42 BNEAir New Zealand
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PMR Christchurch (CHC) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Wed11:45 PMR13:03 CHC2h 42m connection15:45 CHC16:20 BNEAir New Zealand + Qantas
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
- 2,517 km1,563 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 27mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hBrisbane vs Palmerston North
- Currency in Brisbane
- AUD
- Airports
- PMR → BNE
Flights from Palmerston North to Brisbane: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Palmerston North to Brisbane?
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 Palmerston North to Brisbane?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,517 km.
Where do you change planes between Palmerston North and Brisbane?
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 Palmerston North and Brisbane?
Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR). Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 3 hours behind Palmerston North.



