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How to get fromDes Moines to Christchurchby plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Christchurch by plane, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DSM - CHC
    21h 54m
    $1,535–5,541

  2. Fly Des Moines to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane DSM - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    29h
    $2,133–7,540

  3. Bus to Omaha, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OMA - CHC
    29h 38m

  4. Fly Des Moines to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane DSM - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    29h 4m
    $2,260–7,586

Des Moines (DSM) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration24h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,567Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,311.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 54m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Air New Zealand, and three other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day.

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