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Flights from Queenstown to Palmerston North

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Palmerston North. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Auckland, about 3h 10m door to door (89 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 10m
ZQNPMRCHC

Queenstown to Palmerston North at a glance

Fastest journey3h 10mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Queenstown to Palmerston North

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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ZQN Christchurch (CHC) PMR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon14:45 ZQN15:39 CHC1h 06m connection16:45 CHC17:55 PMRAir New Zealand
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 10m
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ZQN Auckland (AKL) PMR
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon12:15 ZQN13:49 AKL0h 56m connection14:45 AKL15:52 PMRAir New Zealand
71 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 37m
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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 10mon current schedules
Time difference
NonePalmerston North vs Queenstown
Currency in Palmerston North
NZD
Airports
ZQN → PMR

Flights from Queenstown to Palmerston North: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Palmerston North?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch and 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 Queenstown to Palmerston North?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 764 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Palmerston North?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Palmerston North?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Palmerston North: Palmerston North Airport (PMR).

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