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There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Ottawa by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane CHC - YOW
    25h 56m
    $759–2,709

  2. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane CHC - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    25h 48m
    $793–2,848

  3. Fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane CHC - YYZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    28h 53m
    $763–2,637

  4. Fly to Massena International Airport-Richards Field, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS)plane plane CHC - MSS
    2. Drive from Massena International Airport-Richards Field (MSS) to Ottawacar car
    27h 48m
    $775–2,739

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration24h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$772Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,787.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 56m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Ottawa, ON, Canada?

Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) 4 times a day.

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