Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to catch your SYD to PMR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palmerston North Airport. Many passengers pass through Auckland Airport when flying between SYD and PMR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
$274 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight. Return flights start from $485. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from SYD to PMR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palmerston North Airport.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of the departures from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometers from central Sydney. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palmerston North Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palmerston North Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PMR instead:
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Reserving your ride from Palmerston North Airport about four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Palmerston North Airport (PMR) to central Palmerston North
Palmerston North Airport is approximately 5 kilometers from the center of Palmerston North. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Palmerston North Airport (PMR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palmerston North Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Palmerston North. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Palmerston North is February, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Palmerston North Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to PMR sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Palmerston North, now it's time to discover other parts of New Zealand. Travel about 402 kilometers north to Auckland to tick off its popular sights. From Sky Tower to Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Wellington is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 129 kilometers south-west of Palmerston North. No trip is complete without visiting Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.