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How to get fromChristchurch to Lord Howe Islandby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Lord Howe Island by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane CHC - LDH
    9h 8m
    $464–1,904

  2. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane NSN - LDH
    26h 16m
    $768–3,336

  3. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rolleston to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane ZQN - LDH
    29h 47m
    $529–2,296

  4. Bus to Timaru, fly

    1. Take the bus from Christchurch to Temukabus bus
    2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane TIU - LDH
    28h 56m

  5. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Lord Howe Island (LDH)plane plane HKK - LDH
    25h 58m
    $631–2,167

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$464Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Lord Howe Island, NSW, Australia?

Air New Zealand, FlexFlight ApS, and Qantas fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) 4 times a week.

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