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Flights from Palmerston North to Sydney

There are no direct flights from Palmerston North to Sydney. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 5h 23m door to door (78 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 23m
PMRSYDAKL

Palmerston North to Sydney at a glance

Fastest journey5h 23mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Palmerston North to Sydney

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) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Thu07:15 PMR08:20 AKL0h 55m connection09:15 AKL10:38 SYDAir New Zealand
59 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 23m
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PMR Christchurch (CHC) SYD
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates
Wed11:45 PMR13:03 CHC3h 42m connection16:45 CHC18:05 SYDAir New Zealand + Qantas
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 20m
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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
2,272 km1,411 miles
Journey time
5h 23mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSydney vs Palmerston North
Currency in Sydney
AUD
Airports
PMR → SYD

Flights from Palmerston North to Sydney: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Palmerston North to Sydney?
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 Sydney?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,272 km.
Where do you change planes between Palmerston North and Sydney?
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 Sydney?
Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR). Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).
What is the time difference between Palmerston North and Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours behind Palmerston North.

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