Private charter between Auckland and Palmerston North starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
This route runs both ways — Auckland (AKL) to Palmerston North (OHA) and Palmerston North to Auckland — timed and priced alike.
The straight-line distance between Auckland and Palmerston North is about 359 km (223 miles), or 194 nautical miles.
From NZ$13,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Auckland to Palmerston North (and Palmerston North to Auckland) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (NZD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 09m | 1h 02m – 1h 16m | NZ$13,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 55 min | 50 min – 1h 01m | NZ$15,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 09m | NZ$13,000 – NZ$18,000 (~US$8,000 – US$11,000) | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 06m | NZ$15,000 – NZ$20,000 (~US$9,000 – US$12,000) | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (NZD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 55 min | NZ$15,000 – NZ$22,000 (~US$9,500 – US$13,500) | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 54 min | NZ$17,000 – NZ$24,000 (~US$10,500 – US$15,000) | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 53 min | NZ$19,000 – NZ$26,000 (~US$11,500 – US$16,000) | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available. Currency conversion is approximate.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs at both ends, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Auckland, New Zealand: Auckland International Airport and RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai.
Palmerston North, New Zealand: RNZAF Base Ohakea and Palmerston North Airport.
Counts every airfield flown for each city — Auckland: Auckland (AKL), Manurewa (AMZ), RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (NZWP); Palmerston North: Palmerston North (PMR), RNZAF Base Ohakea (OHA).
Observed traffic makes this a weekday route with afternoon departures: departures cluster on Tue, most often around 02:00 UTC.
Block times are close to symmetrical in both directions.
Sun is the quietest day we observe on this pairing, which is usually when an aircraft is easiest to source at short notice.
| Direction | Departures observed | Typical block | Fastest seen | Aircraft observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Palmerston North | 26 | 50 min | 41 min | Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (12), Beech Super King Air (5), Cessna Citation Mustang (2), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2) |
| Palmerston North → Auckland | 27 | 52 min | — | Beech Super King Air (8), Beechcraft Super King Air 350 (7), Cessna Citation CJ2 (4), Cessna Citation CJ3 (2) |
53 movements observed, 2025-08-17 to 2026-08-16.
| Auckland International Airport | RNZAF Base Ohakea | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | NZAA / AKL | NZOH / OHA |
| Longest hard runway | 11,926 ft | 8,028 ft |
| Surface | Concrete | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 23 ft | 164 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 23 km |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Auckland to Palmerston North can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Auckland International Airport has 11,926 ft and RNZAF Base Ohakea 8,028 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 359 km.
Alternates within range: RNZAF Base Auckland-Whenuapai (6,665 ft, 29 km) · Ardmore Airport (4,630 ft, 17 km) · Drury Airfield · Waiheke Island Aerodrome · Palmerston North Airport (6,240 ft, 0 km) · Wanganui Airport (4,521 ft, 64 km) · Feilding Airport (3,376 ft, 7 km) · Dannevirke Aerodrome
Private terminals mean check-in takes minutes. The 359 km flight is the fastest part of the door-to-door journey.
More airport choice means fewer ground miles. We match the airfield to your final address, not the nearest hub.
Guide prices are one-way and include positioning. Taxes and handling are confirmed with your final quote.
No shared cabin, no middle seats, no compromise. 6-9 passengers, one aircraft, complete privacy.
Auckland–Palmerston North is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
As a guide, charter ranges US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 09m gate to gate over 359 km (223 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Auckland–Palmerston North departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Auckland–Palmerston North charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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