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How to get fromChristchurch to Seattleby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Christchurch to Seattle by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane CHC - SEA
    20h 2m
    $446–1,606

  2. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane CHC - PAE
    23h 49m
    $479–1,718

  3. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane CHC - BFI
    26h 51m
    $476–1,706

  4. Fly to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane CHC - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Seattletrain train
    24h 47m
    $521–1,656

  5. Fly to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane CHC - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    26h 7m

  6. Fly to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt, ferry

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane CHC - YWH
    2. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    24h 48m
    $673–2,213

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration19h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,451 mi
  • Duration: 20h 2m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Seattle, WA, USA?

United Airlines, Fiji Airways, and Delta fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) twice daily.

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