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How to get fromChristchurch to Oaklandby plane, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Oakland by plane, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CHC - SFO
    16h 21m
    $814–2,017

  2. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane HKK - SFO
    24h 36m
    $462–1,335

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

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CHC - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    22h 15m
    $583–1,967

  4. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane NSN - SFO
    23h 44m
    $530–2,007

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane CHC - OAK
    21h 7m
    $557–1,910

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,957.9 mi
  • Duration: 16h 21m

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

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily.

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