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How to get fromChristchurch to San Diegoby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to San Diego by plane or train

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane CHC - SAN
    19h 33m
    $503–1,803

  2. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CHC - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    22h 13m
    $410–1,501

  3. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane CHC - CLD
    2. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train
    25h 41m
    $507–1,715

  4. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane CHC - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train
    23h 26m
    $599–2,098

  5. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane CHC - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    24h 23m
    $637–2,177

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration19h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$519Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,886.7 mi
  • Duration: 19h 33m

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

United Airlines and Air New Zealand fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day.

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