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How to get fromHeathrow to Christchurchby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow to Christchurch by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LHR - CHC
    32h 55m
    $1,241–2,389

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LGW - CHC
    29h 55m
    $1,525–2,831

  3. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane LHR - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    35h 52m
    $1,399–6,747

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration36h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18,996.1 km
  • Duration: 32h 55m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Qantas, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 4 times a day.

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