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How to get fromCalifornia to Christchurchby plane

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There are 6 ways to get from California to Christchurch by plane

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  1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

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    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane BFL - CHC
    21h 26m
    $897–2,954

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SAN - CHC
    19h 58m
    $609–2,214

  3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LAX - CHC
    18h 22m
    $618–2,127

  4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SFO - CHC
    17h 27m
    $624–2,129

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SMF - CHC
    20h 10m
    $709–2,511

  6. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane FAT - CHC
    22h 46m
    $707–2,407

Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration21h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$859Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from California to Christchurch.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,194.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 26m

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

United Airlines and Air New Zealand fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 6 times a week.

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