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How to get fromCanberra to Christmas Islandby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Canberra to Christmas Island by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane CBR - XCH
    13h 35m
    $392–904

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)plane plane SYD - XCH
    15h 2m
    $366–839

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,199.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 35m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Christmas Island?

Qantas and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 4 times a week.

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