Christchurch to Palmerston North (CHC–PMR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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270 mi airlines charter/private 31/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ5184
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:05 AM
NZST
8:25 AM
NZST
1h 20m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5178
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:50 AM
NZST
11:10 AM
NZST
1h 20m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5182
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
4:40 PM
NZST
6:00 PM
NZST
1h 20m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4528+1
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
4:40 PM
NZST
6:00 PM
NZST
1h 20m
49%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5186+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:35 PM
NZST
6:55 PM
NZST
1h 20m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ4530cs
SQ Singapore Airlines
AT7
6:45 AM
NZST
8:10 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5189+1
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:45 AM
NZST
8:10 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5181+2
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
8:55 AM
NZST
10:20 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8585cs
QF Qant
AT7
8:55 AM
NZST
10:20 AM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF8586+1
QF Qant
AT7
11:45 AM
NZST
1:10 PM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5179
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 PM
NZST
7:55 PM
NZST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
AKL Auckland 3h 25m BRCAEK CANZQF Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston North flights
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Christchurch to Palmerston North
1 carrier, 31 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 270 mi 1h 20m nonstop

CHC–PMR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 270 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CHC–PMR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: SQ 24 AT7 1h20 Star Alliance SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (24 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to PMR direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to PMR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Palmerston North is 0 hours the same as Christchurch.
CHC: NZST · PMR: NZST

When it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch, it's 6:00 PM in Palmerston North.
Distance & Flight Time
270 mi / 435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m gate to gate.

CHC–PMR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Christchurch to Palmerston North route.
Route details
Distance270 mi / 435 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights31 out / 36 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: PMR
IATA / ICAOPMR / NZPM
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to PMR flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston North Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 270 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CHC to PMR: Air New Zealand.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Auckland.
Yes, return flights from PMR to CHC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHC to PMR

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Palmerston North Airport (PMR) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CHC to PMR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to PMR is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 270 miles (435 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.