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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

91%Trains are 91% more expensive in Palmerston North than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.50

Palmerston North$10.48

MealMid-priced restaurant

13%A meal in Palmerston North is 13% cheaper than a meal in Melbourne.

Melbourne$25.00

Palmerston North$21.83

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

45%A taxi fare in Palmerston North is 45% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$6.35

Palmerston North$3.49

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

10%Coffee in Palmerston North is 10% cheaper than in Melbourne.

Melbourne$5.57

Palmerston North$5.02

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 1.15 NZD

1 NZD = 0.88 AUD

Last checked on Sun, 9/11

Distance: 2647 kms

Melbourne airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL)How far from city centre: 11 kms

Avalon Airport (AVV)How far from city centre: 50 kms

Palmerston North airports

Palmerston North International Airport (PMR)How far from city centre: 4 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North

How can I find cheap flights from Melbourne to Palmerston North at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North is $400. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Palmerston North expensive to visit compared to Melbourne?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Palmerston North costs an average of 3.49 AUD, 45% cheaper than Melbourne, with a fare of 6.35 AUD,

while train tickets costs 91% more in Palmerston North: 10.48 AUD against 5.50 AUD in Melbourne.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 21.83 AUD in Palmerston North, 13% less than the 25.00 AUD in Melbourne.

The price of the coffee is around 10% cheaper in Palmerston North, with an average of 5.02 AUD, while in Melbourne the coffee costs 5.57 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Melbourne to Palmerston North?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions New Zealand may apply when travelling from Melbourne. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Palmerston North compared to Melbourne?

While in Melbourne the temperatures can reach an average of 37.14 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3 mm ,Palmerston North's temperatures can go up to 29.02 ºC during the hot season, with 3 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -0.9 ºC in Palmerston North, compared to the -1.12 ºC average degrees reported in Melbourne. During the winter period, Melbourne can register 3 mm precipitation, while Palmerston North have an average of 6 mm rain level.

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