Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR) flights
An economy award from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Etihad Guest on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $5. One airline flies nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR): Air New Zealand. The two airports are 270 miles (435 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Auckland.
How many miles CHC to PMR costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestOn Air New Zealand | 6,000 | $5–270 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Air New Zealand | 7,500 | $5–20 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Air New Zealand | 8,000 | $33–48 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Air New Zealand | 14,500 | $5–20 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $5–20 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Air New Zealand | 15,000 | $5–60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Air New Zealand | 17,500 | $5–20 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Air New Zealand | 17,500 | $5–20 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Air New Zealand | 21,000 | $30–45 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Air New Zealand | 35,000 | $49.80–414.80 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CHC to PMR
- Air New ZealandStar Alliance · bookable with 12 programsWho books it
Book CHC to PMR with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air New Zealand
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air New Zealand
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air New Zealand
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air New Zealand
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air New Zealand
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air New Zealand
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air New Zealand
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air New Zealand
- United MileagePlusBooks Air New Zealand
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Air New Zealand
CHC to PMR with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
CHC to PMR: common questions
How many miles does CHC to PMR cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Etihad Guest on Air New Zealand, plus taxes and fees from $5. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (8,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CHC to PMR?
Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR).
How far is Christchurch from Palmerston North by plane?
Christchurch (CHC) and Palmerston North (PMR) are 270 miles (435 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CHC to PMR award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Christchurch and Palmerston North?
The most direct connections are through Auckland (AKL). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Auckland.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.