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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dunedin to Palmerston North flights are currently cheapest in January.

Dunedin to Palmerston North: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dunedin to Palmerston North below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Palmerston North.

Dunedin to Palmerston North: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$415
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

Finding cheap flights from Dunedin to Palmerston North: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dunedin to Palmerston North is $415. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Dunedin to Palmerston North. But we found flights with one or more stops from $415.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Dunedin to Palmerston North.
The cheapest month to fly from Dunedin to Palmerston North is usually January.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dunedin Airport to Palmerston North Airport on Friday, 15 January 2027.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Dunedin Airport and Palmerston North Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Palmerston North but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Palmerston North is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air New Zealand offers the cheapest flight tickets to Palmerston North.

Flying from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): what you need to know

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DUD to PMR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

  • Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Dunedin International Airport to Palmerston North Airport. Many passengers pass through Christchurch International Airport when flying between DUD and PMR.

How to find the cheapest flights from Dunedin International Airport (DUD) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

  • $187 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dunedin International Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight. A return flight starts from $415. These fares may change depending on demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from DUD to PMR, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from Dunedin International Airport to Palmerston North Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.

  • Picking up cheap flights from DUD to PMR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a better deal.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dunedin International Airport to Palmerston North Airport.

Handy information about Dunedin International Airport (DUD)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Dunedin International Airport, 78.51% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • To get to Dunedin International Airport from central Dunedin, it'll take about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour when using public transport.

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Arriving at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

  • If you're arriving on a late Dunedin International Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PMR:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Palmerston North Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Cross Country Rentals, Ezi or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Palmerston North and beyond.

  • Booking your ride from Palmerston North Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to central Palmerston North

  • From Palmerston North Airport, Palmerston North is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)

  • June is the busiest month for flights from Dunedin International Airport to Palmerston North Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Palmerston North in January.

  • Book your flight from Dunedin International Airport to Palmerston North Airport for February if you want to visit Palmerston North during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 23ºC.

  • July has average temperatures of between 3ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DUD to PMR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of New Zealand

  • You've done Palmerston North, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Journey about 402 kilometres north to Auckland to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you're eager to discover another major destination in New Zealand, consider Wellington, about 129 kilometres south-west of Palmerston North. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car are the start of reasons to visit.

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