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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Akaroa by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    9h 10m
    $417–732

  2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    9h 45m
    $317–1,357

  3. Fly from Melbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane MEL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    9h 31m
    $409–739

  4. Fly from Brisbane Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BNE - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    9h 33m
    $406–734

  5. Fly from Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CBR - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    11h 14m
    $558–3,061

  6. Fly from Adelaide Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane ADL - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Akaroabus bus
    10h 5m
    $550–760

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,232.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Australia and Akaroa, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Akaroa. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, then take the bus to Akaroa.

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