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How to get fromAustin to Christchurchby plane, bus, tram, or train

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

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane AUS - CHC
    22h 23m
    $1,207–4,008

  2. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

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    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
    25h 51m
    $1,129–3,748

  3. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    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
    $1,225–3,663

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

    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
    27h 27m
    $1,174–3,541

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane AUS - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    30h 21m
    $1,832–6,053

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration22h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,270.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 23m

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

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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