There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Saipan by plane or shuttle
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 Saipan International Airport (SPN)plane CHC - SPN
18h 42m$872–3,227Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Saipan International Airport (SPN)plane NSN - SPN
27h 45m$1,238–4,316Shuttle to Hokitika, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumara
- Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Saipan International Airport (SPN)plane HKK - SPN
25h 17m$1,060–3,445
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Saipan International Airport (SPN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Christchurch to Saipan is to fly which costs $850 - $3,300 and takes 18h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Christchurch to Saipan is to fly which takes 18h 42m and costs $850 - $3,300.
The distance between Christchurch and Saipan is 7092 km.
It takes approximately 18h 42m to get from Christchurch to Saipan, including transfers.
Saipan is 2h behind Christchurch. It is currently 10:20 AM in Christchurch and 8:20 AM in Saipan.
There are 28+ hotels available in Saipan.
What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands?
Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and Philippine Airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Saipan International Airport (SPN) once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Saipan International Airport via Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Saipan International Airport via Auckland, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,100
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Saipan International Airport via Tokyo Narita, Guam
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $900–3,200
Flights from Nelson Airport to Saipan International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,800
Flights from Nelson Airport to Saipan International Airport via Auckland, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,700
Flights from Nelson Airport to Saipan International Airport via Wellington, Auckland, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–3,700
Flights from Hokitika to Saipan International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $950–3,300
Flights from Hokitika to Saipan International Airport via Christchurch International Airport, Tokyo Narita, Guam
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $1,000–3,300
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Saipan International Airport via Sydney, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,200
Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Saipan International Airport via Brisbane, Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $850–3,200
- 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
- $118–589
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $589
- Per person
- $118
- 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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