Palmerston North to Christchurch (PMR–CHC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF, SQ | 17 | AT7 | 1h25 | – | Star Alliance | QF, SQ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Christchurch from Palmerston North
| Metric | PMR→CHC | WLG→CHC | NPE→CHC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PMR | – | 81 mi | 89 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 240 | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 50m | 1h 45m |
Travel Essentials
PMR: NZST · CHC: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Palmerston North, it's 6:00 PM in Christchurch.
PMR–CHC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PMR to CHC
Palmerston North Airport (PMR) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PMR to CHC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PMR to CHC is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 270 miles (435 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 31 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. Nearby alternative airports include Wellington (WLG), Napier (NPE) and New Plymouth (NPL).