There is 1 way to get from Christchurch to Port Douglas by plane or bus
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Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns (CNS) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which costs $300 - $800 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Port Douglas is to fly and bus which takes 11h 57m and costs $300 - $800.
The distance between Christchurch and Port Douglas is 3977 km.
It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Christchurch to Port Douglas, including transfers.
Port Douglas is 2h behind Christchurch. It is currently 2:09 PM in Christchurch and 12:09 PM in Port Douglas.
There are 623+ hotels available in Port Douglas.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Port Douglas, QLD, Australia?
There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Port Douglas. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, take the shuttle to Cairns Central Shopping Complex, walk to Cairns, take the bus to Port Douglas, then take the taxi to Port Douglas.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Sydney
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–700
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $550–700
- Website
- jetstar.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–600
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- virginaustralia.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns via Melbourne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,100
- Phone
- (07) 3036 2070
- Website
- transnorthbus.com.au
Bus from Cairns to Port Douglas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.transnorthbus.com.au/
- Book at
- https://www.tnbc.com.au/
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