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How to get fromChristchurch to Los Angelesby plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Christchurch to Los Angeles by plane, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHC - LAX
    18h 16m
    $370–1,416

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CHC - BUR
    19h 29m
    $559–2,013

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane CHC - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    24h 21m
    $503–1,717

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane CHC - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    24h 18m
    $500–1,501

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane CHC - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    23h 40m
    $551–1,787

  6. Fly Christchurch International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CHC - SNA
    22h 33m
    $614–2,124

  7. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane NSN - LAX
    24h 9m
    $546–2,006

  8. Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BHE - LAX
    24h 2m
    $616–1,919

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,914.1 mi
  • Duration: 18h 16m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Jetstar, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 4 times a day.

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