How to get fromDurban to Christchurchby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Durban to Christchurch by plane, taxi, or bus

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Fly from King Shaka International Airport
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1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane DUR - CHC
25h 11m
$1,226–3,929
Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane RCB - CHC
28h 16m
$1,234–3,758
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane PZB - CHC
28h 7m
$1,316–4,254

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

17Weekly Planes

26h 50mAverage Duration

$1,213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,030.4 km
Duration: 25h 11m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Airlink, Qantas, and five other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) twice daily.

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Christchurch(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. Christchurch lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula on Pegasus Bay. The Avon River (Ōtākaro) flows through the centre of the city, with an urban park along its banks. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Christchurch

Tramway Historical Society(Opens in a new window)

The Tramway Historical Society Inc. is located at the Ferrymead Heritage Park in the Christchurch, New Zealand, suburb of Ferrymead and operates the standard gauge Ferrymead Tramway. Trams have operated at Ferrymead since 1968, with progressive extensions built between 1970 and 1984 allowing trams to operate within the boundaries of the Heritage Park. The Society also operates and own a collection of historic trolley buses and diesel buses.

National Railway Museum of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Railway Museum of New Zealand (NRM) is a museum under construction in Christchurch, New Zealand that covers the history of the New Zealand railway network. Work is underway to open at Ferrymead Heritage Park in Ferrymead, Christchurch, at the site of New Zealand's first railway opened in 1863.

Places to stay in Christchurch

Sudima Christchurch City(Opens in a new window)

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Fino Hotel & Suites(Opens in a new window)

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Distinction Christchurch Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Fable Christchurch(Opens in a new window)

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