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How to get fromDetroit to Christchurchby plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Christchurch by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DTW - CHC
    24h 16m
    $1,208–4,308

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CLE - CHC
    27h 29m
    $1,351–4,488

  3. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane CMH - CHC
    30h 42m
    $1,348–4,616

  4. Fly Detroit to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane DTW - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    31h 14m
    $1,706–6,507

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LAN - CHC
    30h 17m
    $1,434–4,746

  6. Fly Detroit to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane DTW - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    32h 48m
    $1,933–6,553

Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration22h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,102 km
  • Duration: 24h 16m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

United Airlines, Delta, and Air New Zealand fly from Detroit (DTW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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