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

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270 mi airlines charter/private 36/wk
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Flight Schedule 11 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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

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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 CANZQF BRCAEK Auckland (AKL) to Christchurch flights
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Palmerston North to Christchurch
1 carrier, 36 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 270 mi 1h 25m nonstop

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

All carriers operating nonstop PMR–CHC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF, SQ 17 AT7 1h25 Star Alliance QF, SQ
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ, QF, SQ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (17 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
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
36
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PMR to CHC.
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
16
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 7 2
Weekly flights 36 240 27
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: NZST · CHC: NZST

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 gate to gate.

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 flights36 out / 31 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 270 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PMR to CHC: 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 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 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).