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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 14m
    $897–3,155

  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 59m
    $609–2,314

  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 53m
    $669–2,428

  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 28m
    $625–2,229

  5. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SMF - CHC
    20h 7m
    $709–2,611

  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 52m
    $657–2,407

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration21h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$855Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,194.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 14m

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

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and American Airlines fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) once daily.

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