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

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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:05 AM
NZDT
8:25 AM
NZDT
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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:40 PM
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7:00 PM
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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:50 AM
NZDT
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NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 PM
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Christchurch to Palmerston North
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 12 Flights/wk 270 mi 1h 20m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

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 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 12 AT7 1h20 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (12 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CHC to PMR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHC to PMR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
AKL ~14h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
18
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.
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Travel Essentials

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

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.
Facts

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 flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: CHC
Full nameChristchurch International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m
Destination: PMR
Full namePalmerston North Airport
IATA / ICAOPMR / NZPM
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHC to PMR flights.
Nonstop flights from Christchurch International Airport to Palmerston North Airport take approximately 1h 20m. The route covers 270 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 12 nonstop flights per week from CHC to PMR. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CHC to PMR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHC to PMR ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 270 miles (435 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.