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How to get fromLos Angeles to Christchurchby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Christchurch by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane LAX - CHC
    18h 55m
    $618–2,427

  2. Bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SBA - CHC
    25h 32m
    $738–2,177

  3. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Timaru, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Timaru (TIU)plane plane LAX - TIU
    2. Take the bus from Timaru to Christchurchbus bus
    24h 8m

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Hokitika, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hokitika (HKK)plane plane LAX - HKK
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Countdown Memorial Aveshuttle bus
    27h 52m
    $904–2,899

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Nelson Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane LAX - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    26h 1m
    $1,116–4,126

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration18h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$758Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,126.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Christchurch, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 5 times a day.

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