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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
    19h 41m
    $446–1,506

  2. Fly to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane CHC - BFI
    23h 42m
    $466–1,606

  3. 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 56m
    $551–1,756

  4. 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
    28h 3m

  5. 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
    25h 4m
    $673–2,213

  6. Fly to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane CHC - PAE
    24h 16m
    $479–1,618

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,451 mi
  • Duration: 19h 41m

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

United Airlines flies from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) once daily.

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