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Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Palmerston North and Auckland.

Flights from Palmerston North to Auckland usually depart from Palmerston North (PMR) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Palmerston North to Auckland.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $176 round-trip, compared to $228 via a layover through Christchurch (CHC).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand and Air Chathams. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Most connecting flights from Palmerston North to Auckland pass through Christchurch (CHC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Palmerston North to Auckland route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $161 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $184, a difference of $23. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Palmerston North to Auckland route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 24 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Palmerston North to Auckland flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are Sparks Arena, New Zealand Maritime Museum and The University of Auckland. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Palmerston North to Auckland:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:15 am
• Latest: departs at 8:25 pm and lands at 9:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 15m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 53% above the route average of $176. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Palmerston North to Auckland takes 1h 15m, covering 233 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Palmerston North to Auckland flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
· Snap Rentals
· EZI
· Mode
· Europcar

Round-trip flights from Palmerston North to Auckland range from $138 to $230, with an average of $176 over the past 12 months. Anything below $138 counts as a good deal.