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How to get fromEdmonton to Christchurchby plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YEG - CHC
    23h 17m
    $865–3,115

  2. Bus to Calgary International Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Edmonton Downtown - 10235 101 St NW to YYC-Calgary International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YYC - CHC
    24h 25m
    $912–3,182

  3. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Timaru, bus

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane YEG - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    28h 35m

  4. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane YEG - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    32h 48m
    $1,003–3,188

  5. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YEG - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    30h 24m
    $1,213–4,614

  6. Fly Edmonton International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YEG - BHE
    2. Take the train from Blenheim to Christchurchtrain train
    30h 32m
    $1,420–4,860

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration23h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$881Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,897.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 17m

What companies run services between Edmonton, AB, Canada and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 3 times a day.

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