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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to Christchurch by car, plane, bus, or tram

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  1. Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car car
    2. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane GRK - CHC
    24h 22m
    $925–3,334

  2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AUS - CHC
    22h 34m
    $1,007–3,608

  3. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SAT - CHC
    24h 12m
    $1,231–4,245

  4. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IAH - CHC
    23h 42m
    $1,138–3,577

  5. Bus, tram to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DFW - CHC
    26h 37m
    $1,036–3,154

Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration23h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$941Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,412.4 km
  • Duration: 24h 22m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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