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Flights from Palmerston North to Sunshine Coast
There are no direct flights from Palmerston North to Sunshine Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland, about 5h 41m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 41m
Palmerston North to Sunshine Coast at a glance
Fastest journey5h 41mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland
Best ways to fly from Palmerston North to Sunshine Coast
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) MCY
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Fri07:15 PMR08:20 AKL1h 10m connection09:30 AKL09:56 MCYAir 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
- 2,575 km1,599 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hSunshine Coast vs Palmerston North
- Currency in Sunshine Coast
- AUD
- Airports
- PMR → MCY
Flights from Palmerston North to Sunshine Coast: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Palmerston North to Sunshine Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland. 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 Sunshine Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,575 km.
Where do you change planes between Palmerston North and Sunshine Coast?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Palmerston North and Sunshine Coast?
Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR). Sunshine Coast: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Sunshine Coast?
Sunshine Coast is 3 hours behind Palmerston North.



