Private Jet Charter Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR)

Fly privately from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Palmerston North Airport (PMR), a 435 km (235 nm) flight, from 53m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $4,800 all-in.

Distance: 435 km
Fastest: 53m
From: $4,800
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 08m
Est. price
$8,100
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 01m
Est. price
$7,400
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 00m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 00m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
58m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
56m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 27m
Est. price
$4,800
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 08m	Non-stop	$8,100$3,900 – $12,300	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 01m	Non-stop	$7,400$3,900 – $10,900	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 00m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 00m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	58m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	56m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 27m	Non-stop	$4,800$2,700 – $6,900	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Christchurch to Palmerston North non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 435 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 41m
Range: 1,700km

about $6,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 11m
Range: 2,450km

about $10,900one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 13m
Range: 2,161km

about $12,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 00m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 00m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 59m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Christchurch to Palmerston North in local time

Take off from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Palmerston North Airport (PMR) at about 10:53 local time, after 53m in the air. Palmerston North is on the same time as Christchurch.

Return flight: Palmerston North to Christchurch

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Christchurch to Palmerston North price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $4,600; December is the dearest at about $5,400.

$5.4kDec: about $5,400
$5.3kJan: about $5,300
$5.2kFeb: about $5,200
$4.8kMar: about $4,800
$4.8kApr: about $4,800
$4.6kMay: about $4,600
$4.6kJun: about $4,600
$4.8kJul: about $4,800
$4.8kAug: about $4,800
$4.8kSept: about $4,800
$4.8kOct: about $4,800

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Christchurch and Palmerston North

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

56private jets at Christchurch International Airport

Busiest on Tuesdays (20% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Arrival

19private jets at Palmerston North Airport

Busiest on Mondays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Christchurch to Palmerston North on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov: $10,900
Empty legs, past year: 10 · listed ~119d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,730

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 41m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 3m door to door

You save 2h 23m each, 9h 31m for the group. The jet costs $1,720 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Christchurch to Palmerston North cost?

$4,800 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $7,500 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Christchurch International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Palmerston North Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureChristchurch International Airport (CHC)Christchurch, New Zealand ArrivalPalmerston North Airport (PMR)Palmerston North, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 53mUp to 19 passengers

Christchurch to Palmerston North, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Christchurch to Palmerston North cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 435 km flight from Christchurch (CHC) to Palmerston North (PMR) range from about $4,800 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Christchurch to Palmerston North by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 53m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Christchurch to Palmerston North non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 435 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

Right now our empty-leg board has 1 flight leaving the Christchurch area and 0 arriving in the Palmerston North area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

About $7,500 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Christchurch to Palmerston North?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $4,600 and December about $5,400. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Christchurch?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Christchurch International Airport (CHC): 56, so CHC is the main private-jet airport for Christchurch. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Christchurch.

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Aircraft for Christchurch to Palmerston North

These jets can fly the 435 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

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More private jet routes to Palmerston North

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Christchurch.