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Flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North

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Distance: 2,647 km
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Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 km
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Book your flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North

Find direct and indirect flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North (New Zealand) with eDreams. Once you have your results, sort them by schedule or price and book the option that best suits your plans.

A direct flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North takes around 4 h and 55 m, while indirect flights will take longer.

Airports and airlines connecting Melbourne and Palmerston North

Knowing where you set off from and where you arrive helps you organise your journey better. Consider the available airports and compare the different airlines operating on this route.

  • Departure airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Weather in Palmerston North

The best time to visit may depend on your preferred climate. In Palmerston North, the average temperature floats around 23ºC in the warmest months and 5ºC in the coldest ones. Keep this in mind when packing and planning any outdoor activities.

  • Highs: up to 23ºC
  • Lows: down to 4ºC
  • Hottest month: February
  • Coldest month: July
  • Driest month: March
  • Wettest month: December

How to save when flying from Melbourne to Palmerston North

A few tips for finding cheaper flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North:

  • Flexible dates: compare fares for two or three different departure days. Leaving a day earlier or later can make a noticeable difference to the price.
  • Baggage allowance: check what each fare includes before you book, so you aren't caught out by extra charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: confirm which airports you depart from and land at, especially if the city has more than one. This will help you plan your transfer and work out the total cost of getting around.

Looking for a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine both in one booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Palmerston North. You can also save on a hire car by including it with your booking.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North

On average, what is the price of a Melbourne to Palmerston North flight?
When flying from Melbourne to Palmerston North the average price will be €456. However, this price is dependant on several other factors like seasonality or the time in advance taken when booking the route.
For flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between Melbourne and Palmerston North. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for Melbourne to Palmerston North flights?
The most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North are: September, October and June.
When is the best time to travel from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
A good period of the year to visit Palmerston North from Melbourne really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, December is the best month to fly to Palmerston North from Melbourne, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by June and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds June, September and December are the months with fewer searches for the route Melbourne -  Palmerston North.
What is the duration of a flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North?
Flight time, on average, from Melbourne to Palmerston North is usually 4 h and 50 m on average, at an average distance of 2,646.94 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Palmerston North compared to Melbourne?
The average temperature in Melbourne is 21º degrees in summer. Palmerston North reaches 17º during the hot season. In winter, however, temperatures are around 9º degrees in Palmerston North, compared to the 11º average degrees in Melbourne.

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