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How to get fromCanberra to Christchurchby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Christchurch by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CBR - CHC
    8h 7m
    $508–3,011

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Canberra to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OAG - CHC
    8h 44m
    $281–1,085

  3. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    8h 44m
    $392–731

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,215.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Qantas, Virgin Australia, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) every 4 hours.

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