There are 4 ways to get from Christchurch to Reykjavík by plane, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Christchurch International Airport
best- Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane CHC - KEF
28h 48m$972–1,938Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane NSN - KEF
34h 16m$1,140–4,336Train to Woodbourne Airport, fly
- Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
- Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane BHE - KEF
34h 4m$1,260–4,345Shuttle to Hokitika, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumara
- Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF)plane HKK - KEF
42h 21m$1,010–3,356
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Reykjavík is to fly which costs $950 - $2,000 and takes 28h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Reykjavík is to fly which takes 28h 48m and costs $950 - $2,000.
The distance between Christchurch and Reykjavík is 17604 km.
It takes approximately 28h 48m to get from Christchurch to Reykjavík, including transfers.
Reykjavík is 12h behind Christchurch. It is currently 2:59 AM in Christchurch and 2:59 PM in Reykjavík.
There are 585+ hotels available in Reykjavík.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Reykjavík, Iceland?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Keflavík International Airport (KEF) twice daily.
- Website
- icelandair.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,000
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Auckland, New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,200
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Nadi, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–8,000
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport via San Francisco, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from Nelson Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,700
Flights from Nelson Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Auckland, New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 5m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,900
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,000
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Auckland, New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 50m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,200
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Wellington, Auckland, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–4,000
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Wellington, Nadi, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,400–11,000
Flights from Woodbourne Airport to Keflavík International Airport via Wellington, Auckland, New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 50m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,200–4,200
Flights from Hokitika to Keflavík International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, San Francisco, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,300
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport via San Francisco, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,000
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport via San Francisco, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from Hokitika to Keflavík International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, San Francisco, Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,200
Flights from Hokitika to Keflavík International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, San Francisco, Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,200
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Keflavík International Airport via San Francisco, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 40m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,200
Flights from Hokitika to Keflavík International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, San Francisco, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,300
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Hokitika to Keflavík International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, San Francisco, Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,300
- Phone
- +64 4 495 0775
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatjourneysofnz.co.nz
Train from Christchurch to Blenheim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–311
- Schedules at
- greatjourneysnz.com
- Scenic Plus
- $311
- Scenic
- $140–170
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch to Nelson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $120–598
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $598
- Per person
- $120
- Phone
- +64 27 201 8825
- Website
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
Shuttle from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- eastwestcoaches.co.nz
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