Flying from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): what you need to know
Leave enough time to make your ZQN to PMR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Queenstown Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight is $203. A return ticket right now is $292. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ZQN to PMR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Queenstown Airport to Palmerston North Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from ZQN to PMR.
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Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
ZQN is located at P.O. Box 64.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Queenstown Airport, 79.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Queenstown to Queenstown Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near ZQN. Whether you have an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Palmerston North Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
Book a hotel near PMR if you have a late Queenstown Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Palmerston North Airport rental car and explore Palmerston North and beyond with your own set of wheels. Cross Country Rentals, Ezi and Europcar are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Palmerston North Airport around four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to central Palmerston North
Palmerston North Airport to the centre of Palmerston North has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
June is the busiest month for flights from Queenstown Airport to Palmerston North Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Palmerston North in January.
When reserving your flight from Queenstown Airport to Palmerston North Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Palmerston North, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ZQN to PMR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Palmerston North, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey around 402 kilometres north to Auckland to check off its top sights. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Wellington is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 129 kilometres south-west of Palmerston North. No journey is complete without a visit to Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
