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Flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 3h 44m door to door (77 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 44m
PMRZQNCHC

Palmerston North to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey3h 44mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Palmerston North to Queenstown

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) ZQN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Mon06:00 PMR07:05 AKL0h 55m connection08:00 AKL09:44 ZQNAir New Zealand
58 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 44m
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PMR Christchurch (CHC) ZQN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Wed11:45 PMR13:03 CHC1h 42m connection14:45 CHC15:50 ZQNAir New Zealand
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 05m
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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
764 km474 miles
Journey time
3h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneQueenstown vs Palmerston North
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
PMR → ZQN

Flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Palmerston North to Queenstown?
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 Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 764 km.
Where do you change planes between Palmerston North and Queenstown?
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 Queenstown?
Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

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