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

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Christchurch by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Christchurch International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane JNB - CHC
    20h 30m
    $1,255–4,764

  2. Fly to Hokitika, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane JNB - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    34h 1m
    $1,091–3,236

  3. Fly to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane JNB - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    33h 6m
    $1,353–4,763

  4. Fly to Timaru, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane JNB - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    30h 33m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration21h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$916Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,494.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 30m

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

Qantas, South African Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) once daily.

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