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

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NZ5189
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:50 AM
NZDT
8:15 AM
NZDT
1h 25m
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NZ5179
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 PM
NZDT
7:55 PM
NZDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5184
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
7:05 AM
NZDT
8:25 AM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5186
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
5:40 PM
NZDT
7:00 PM
NZDT
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Palmerston North to Christchurch
1 carrier, 11 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 270 mi 1h 25m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

PMR–CHC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 270 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PMR–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 11 AT7 1h25 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (11 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, PMR to CHC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PMR to CHC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~14h
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.

Other ways to reach Christchurch from Palmerston North

Nearby airports with service to Christchurch International Airport.
Metric PMR→CHC WLG→CHC NPE→CHC
Distance from PMR 81 mi 89 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 11 192 14
Flight time 1h 25m 0h 50m 1h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of PMR with service to Christchurch International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Palmerston North, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
Distance & Flight Time
270 mi / 435 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.

PMR–CHC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Palmerston North to Christchurch route.
Route details
Distance270 mi / 435 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights11 out / 12 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: PMR
IATA / ICAOPMR / NZPM
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
Destination: CHC
IATA / ICAOCHC / NZCH
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation123 ft / 37 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PMR to CHC flights.
Nonstop flights from Palmerston North Airport to Christchurch International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 270 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from PMR to CHC. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CHC to PMR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include WLG, NPE and NPL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PMR to CHC

Palmerston North Airport (PMR) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PMR to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PMR to CHC ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 270 miles (435 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 12 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. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG), Napier (NPE) and New Plymouth (NPL).