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How to get fromAuckland to Christmas Islandby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Christmas Island by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane AKL - XCH
    17h 21m
    $455–1,607

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane WRE - XCH
    33h 23m
    $341–1,230

  3. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane KKE - XCH
    34h 10m
    $367–1,253

  4. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane ROT - XCH
    34h 36m
    $350–1,241

Auckland (AKL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration14h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,498.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 21m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Christmas Island?

Qantas and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) twice a week.

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