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How to get fromChristchurch to San Franciscoby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to San Francisco by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane CHC - SFO
    16h 2m
    $812–2,015

  2. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane HKK - SFO
    24h 17m
    $450–1,433

  3. Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane NSN - SFO
    23h 25m
    $540–2,113

  4. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Monterey Regional Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY)plane plane CHC - MRY
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    24h 55m
    $481–1,589

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane CHC - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    22h 45m
    $533–1,969

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration15h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,948 mi
  • Duration: 16h 2m

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

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Fiji Airways fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) twice daily.

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