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Flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne
There are no direct flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 55m door to door (78 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 55m
Palmerston North to Melbourne at a glance
Fastest journey5h 55mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch
Best ways to fly from Palmerston North to Melbourne
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) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Mon10:15 PMR11:20 AKL0h 55m connection12:15 AKL14:10 MELAir New Zealand
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PMR Christchurch (CHC) MEL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Wed11:45 PMR13:03 CHC2h 42m connection15:45 CHC17:26 MELAir 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
- 2,647 km1,644 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 55mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hMelbourne vs Palmerston North
- Currency in Melbourne
- AUD
- Airports
- PMR → MEL, AVV
Flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Palmerston North to Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,647 km.
Where do you change planes between Palmerston North and Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 2 hours behind Palmerston North.
